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DE10 AHK

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,667 mi
Last recorded83,667 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 AHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 83,667 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 83,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 67,932 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 67,730 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 67,400 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,218 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 66,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,395 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 65,394 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,017 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 55,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,586 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 33,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside rear tyre perishing

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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DE10 AHK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 DE10 AHK, 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 DE10 AHK registered?

DE10 AHK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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