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DF10 MVL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,976 mi
Last recorded77,976 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 MVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,976 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 77,972 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,845 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,320 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 61,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,007 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,685 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Feb 2018 48,685 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,823 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 33,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 28,328 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 17,287 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)

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 MVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc 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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

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

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