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DK10 VKU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,819 mi
Last recorded77,819 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK10 VKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 77,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Jan 2026 77,819 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,132 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 54,044 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 53,147 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,374 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,579 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,181 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7MM (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,173 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os and ns front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,720 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,720 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2014 25,959 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,782 miles

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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DK10 VKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK10 VKU, 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 DK10 VKU registered?

DK10 VKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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The MOT history for DK10 VKU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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