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AO10 XYF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,545 mi
Last recorded140,545 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 XYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 140,545 miles

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

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

fuel filler/pipework corroded

parking brake lever travel at higher limit/little reserve travel

steering wheel cover removed prior to testing

under covers fitted covering testable components

Fail 2 Oct 2025 140,539 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel filler/pipework corroded

steering wheel cover removed prior to testing

under covers fitted covering testable components

Pass 27 Sep 2024 131,604 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 131,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 124,618 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 124,618 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 110,713 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 110,713 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,994 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front heavily worn on inner edges recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,591 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,712 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,916 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 63,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

wipers smeary

Pass 19 May 2015 50,815 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 39,995 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 29,267 miles

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 XYF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

AO10 XYF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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