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AO10 XFM

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,925 mi
Last recorded92,925 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 XFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 92,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 92,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 80,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2024 78,468 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2024 78,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,793 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 74,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,640 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 71,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,204 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,816 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2019 64,073 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2019 64,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,970 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,927 miles

under trays fitted obscuring parts from view

Fail 2 Nov 2017 56,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring parts from view

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,832 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,199 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 36,181 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 36,178 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 9 May 2013 28,403 miles

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

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 XFM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

AO10 XFM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 May 2010.

Is AO10 XFM safe to buy?

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