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EK10 ESY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,801 mi
Last recorded84,801 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 ESY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,801 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 84,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 70,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,582 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 60,607 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 57,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 51,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 47,217 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 43,217 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,352 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 37,350 miles

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

Damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2016 33,329 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,427 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,680 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,982 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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EK10 ESY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK10 ESY, 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 EK10 ESY registered?

EK10 ESY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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