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DE10 CKA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,515 mi
Last recorded146,515 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 CKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 146,515 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 144,308 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 144,308 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 142,438 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 139,229 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Cover fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,776 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 116,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 116,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 98,755 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 98,755 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,788 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 86,764 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,360 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 76,360 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,396 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

nearside side repeater working but not at full brightness.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 70,395 miles

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

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

nearside side repeater working but not at full brightness.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 64,436 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 49,742 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,616 miles

N/S/R Brake disc is corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2014 40,613 miles

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

N/S/R Brake disc is corroding

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 16,828 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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DE10 CKA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CKA, 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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DE10 CKA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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