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DG10 DBU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,481 mi
Last recorded107,481 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 DBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 107,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 104,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear seat belts require assistance to fully retract

fuel filler neck corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2023 101,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing bald on edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front seat belts require assistance to fully retract

both headlamp beam image patterns deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2023 101,145 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing bald on edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front seat belts require assistance to fully retract

both headlamp beam image patterns deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 99,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front registration plate cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2020 97,440 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front registration plate cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,068 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,073 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2018 81,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,130 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,733 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 35,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 28,511 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all position lamps not operating with ignition off

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 DBU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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