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BV10 ZBL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,152 mi
Last recorded91,152 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 ZBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 91,152 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,657 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 84,655 miles

Front Inner Brake disc contaminated Excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,047 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,370 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 60,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,166 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 60,163 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,424 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 55,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,568 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested ran out of fuel (7.3.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 36,645 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 27,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,408 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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BV10 ZBL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV10 ZBL, 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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BV10 ZBL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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