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BG10 APV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,175 mi
Last recorded102,175 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 APV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 102,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 102,175 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 91,836 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 91,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,189 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 85,189 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,758 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 77,758 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,086 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,399 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,663 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,820 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,957 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,236 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 32,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking also small lump ,on inner wall

Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,256 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 20,178 miles

front brake pads very low

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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BG10 APV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG10 APV, 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 BG10 APV registered?

BG10 APV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is BG10 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG10 APV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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