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DG10 CXL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,255 mi
Last recorded79,255 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 CXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,255 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Fail 7 Jan 2026 79,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,320 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 55,330 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 55,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 53,553 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached arch caught in suspension spring (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,987 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,811 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 44,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,000 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 42,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 7 May 2014 24,557 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 17,535 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 17,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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DG10 CXL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DG10 CXL, 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 DG10 CXL registered?

DG10 CXL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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