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DG10 VAM

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,748 mi
Last recorded111,748 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2023 111,748 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test +travel on parking brake/reserve ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 105,887 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre +front tyrs worn outer edges. ()

Fail 11 Apr 2022 105,609 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 98,978 miles

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

slight pulse from front brake.offside front shocker misting.offside rear parking brake low effort.items removed before testing.

Fail 8 Apr 2021 98,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight pulse from front brake.offside front shocker misting.offside rear parking brake low effort.items removed before testing.

Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and start cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and start cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 86,624 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2018 80,253 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2017 73,171 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,836 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 12 Apr 2015 59,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,301 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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DG10 VAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

DG10 VAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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