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BT10 DZS

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,929 mi
Last recorded69,929 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 DZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 69,929 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler into tank pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 69,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished and cords can be seen through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler into tank pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 68,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner headlamp fixing broken

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,159 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 65,159 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 60,693 miles

Both Rear brake disc's, backing plate catching disc's

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 59,378 miles

Nearside Rear damage to bumper

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,897 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 58,897 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,951 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 55,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,570 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 20,187 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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BT10 DZS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT10 DZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT10 DZS registered?

BT10 DZS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2010.

Is BT10 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT10 DZS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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