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AK10 XXM

2010 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,059 mi
Last recorded172,059 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class60,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 XXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 172,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 172,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 166,573 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes have corrosion behind underbody trim

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (tyre worn uneven) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 166,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front to rear brake pipes have corrosion behind underbody trim

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (tyre worn uneven) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 159,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 150,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2023 150,651 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 150,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 146,700 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

Fail 25 Nov 2021 146,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (at flexi end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (at flexi end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 142,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ft to rr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 135,675 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 114,145 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 114,108 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 91,960 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel tank corroded

o/s/r hand brake performance low

Pass 10 May 2016 77,772 miles

fuel tank corroded at neck...

Pass 7 May 2015 61,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 May 2013 36,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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AK10 XXM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,441 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK10 XXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK10 XXM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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