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AP10 BKN

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,830 mi
Last recorded140,830 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 140,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front bonnet stay bracket is damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp is damaged

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot has some seepage of grease

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance. Limit is 30% OSR poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 124,361 miles

Both headlamp light sources slightly reduced

Centre exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre pipe to front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 106,970 miles

Boot floor full of water

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Aug 2020 106,970 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot floor full of water

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,418 miles

Offside Outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 22 Aug 2019 97,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,562 miles

Front Front suspension is very low

Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,962 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 78,962 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,242 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 75,218 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working In mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has slow puncture inner wall[Thorn].

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,785 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,016 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front undertrays damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,421 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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AP10 BKN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP10 BKN, 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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AP10 BKN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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