CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA10 VKF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,761 mi
Last recorded136,761 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 VKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 136,761 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle twisted

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front backing plate/heat shield for brake insecure and corroded

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle twisted

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 136,761 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 41% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front backing plate/heat shield for brake insecure and corroded

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle twisted

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

Offside Rear seat belt buckle twisted

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 129,044 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 117,252 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 117,250 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,595 miles

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,220 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 86,219 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,177 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,317 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,540 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,969 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,438 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 34,438 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA10 VKF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 CA10 VKF, 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

How do I check the history of CA10 VKF?

You can check the full history of CA10 VKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA10 VKF registered?

CA10 VKF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 2010.

Is CA10 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA10 VKF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA10 VKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA10 VKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.