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BD10 PYX

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,720 mi
Last recorded136,720 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 PYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 136,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 136,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 129,094 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 124,377 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 120,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low - Worn on Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Ferules - Slight Corrosion to Brake Pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 120,232 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low - Worn on Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Ferules - Slight Corrosion to Brake Pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,221 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 109,080 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (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))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,024 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,367 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 80,364 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt os+ns rear ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,925 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 61,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,669 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 42,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,291 miles

TYRE SIZE: 185/65X15 88H

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

items removed from driver's view

Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,317 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 22,317 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 18,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,185 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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BD10 PYX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD10 PYX, 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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BD10 PYX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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