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DN10 RZA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN10 RZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 81,376 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 81,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is perished close to excess

Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,314 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,850 miles

both headlamps have poor beam pattern

Fail 23 Aug 2022 80,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both headlamps have poor beam pattern

Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,828 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,260 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,091 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,512 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,385 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread and perishing to side wall

Offside Front Slight fraying to seat belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10mm in size (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 52,385 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread and perishing to side wall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2.00mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake shows signs of overheating and slightly binding

Offside Front Slight fraying to seat belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10mm in size (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 39,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure warning in display.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 22,395 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 22,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DN10 RZA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN10 RZA, 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 DN10 RZA registered?

DN10 RZA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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