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AO10 VTL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 VTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 109,865 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 103,536 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 97,555 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 91,354 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 84,975 miles

Knocking noise from nearside front unable to find problems,shock absorber weak ,possible shock absorber top mounting worn. Recommend further investigation

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

No rubber on rear wiper

Fail 10 Feb 2022 84,975 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Knocking noise from nearside front unable to find problems,shock absorber weak ,possible shock absorber top mounting worn. Recommend further investigation

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

No rubber on rear wiper

Pass 15 Feb 2021 79,898 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked and has condensation inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

oil level on minimum and engine damp with oil

Pass 13 Dec 2019 70,731 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,680 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 13 Oct 2018 66,676 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,196 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,632 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,771 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 33,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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AO10 VTL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 52,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO10 VTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO10 VTL registered?

AO10 VTL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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