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DK10 VLD

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,153 mi
Last recorded56,153 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK10 VLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 56,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler pipework corroded

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 56,151 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler pipework corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 53,670 miles

Fuel filler pipework corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 50,918 miles

Fuel filler pipework corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 44,837 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2021 42,183 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2020 39,142 miles

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

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2019 32,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 27,424 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,798 miles

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front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,513 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,622 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,432 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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DK10 VLD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

DK10 VLD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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