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CA10 XUW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,319 mi
Last recorded69,319 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 XUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 69,319 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 69,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front 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 21 Feb 2024 62,809 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 62,809 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 54,861 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,007 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))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES 2.5TO 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 45,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES 2.5TO 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,443 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 43,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,354 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,178 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 30,172 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,327 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 21,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,677 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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CA10 XUW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XUW, 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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CA10 XUW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2010.

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