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B12 KMA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,119 mi
Last recorded76,119 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 KMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 76,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads appear to be getting Low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 76,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure Bolt slack on towbar mount. (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads appear to be getting Low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,430 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 74,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 72,605 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 72,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel pipe leaking Tank filler pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,879 miles

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

Rear shockers corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 70,877 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear shockers corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,044 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play keep under observation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 65,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play keep under observation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,897 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 59,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,777 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 47,777 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,769 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 20,589 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 20,589 miles

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

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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B12 KMA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 B12 KMA, 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 B12 KMA registered?

B12 KMA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2010.

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