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DU10 XBD

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,904 mi
Last recorded125,904 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 125,904 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded and weak

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 125,899 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

All steering and suspension components corroded

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded and weak

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 121,923 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 118,102 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 115,256 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 115,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 112,433 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 108,725 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 108,725 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and ( evidence of overheating) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost on metal (evidence of overheating) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid looks dirty

offside parking brake is excessively fluctuating

Pass 25 Jun 2020 103,702 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,248 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 94,248 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,477 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded but covered by panels not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,079 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 60,079 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating application of brake coming back through pedal (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,211 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,755 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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DU10 XBD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DU10 XBD, 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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DU10 XBD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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