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DF10 MVC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,862 mi
Last recorded64,862 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 MVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 64,862 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper roll top mount starting to crack will need attention shortly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper roller top mounting starting to crack will need attention shortly

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 27 Feb 2025 62,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper roller top mounts ,starting to show crack makes will need attention shortly

Offside Front Upper roller top mounts ring starting to crack will need attention shortly

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,710 miles

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,242 miles

all steel bvrake pipes covered in grease ,unable to test

unable to check all components on underside of car due to covers

unable tyo check all components in engine bay due to covers

Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,161 miles

all steel brake pipes covered in grease ,unable to test

unable to test all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to test all components on underside due to covers

Fail 30 Mar 2022 55,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all steel brake pipes covered in grease ,unable to test

unable to test all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to test all components on underside due to covers

Pass 20 Mar 2021 52,215 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main, heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main, heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 52,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main, heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main, heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance of 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 49,935 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance of 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,210 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 41,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,242 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,285 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,335 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper torn

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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DF10 MVC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF10 MVC, 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 DF10 MVC registered?

DF10 MVC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 July 2010.

Is DF10 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF10 MVC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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