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EJ10 XLB

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,697 mi
Last recorded91,697 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 XLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,697 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 82,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,130 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 75,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,203 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,753 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,364 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 56,340 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 87v cooper (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,832 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 29,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 22,970 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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EJ10 XLB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EJ10 XLB, 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 EJ10 XLB registered?

EJ10 XLB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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