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EX10 CGY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,334 mi
Last recorded124,334 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 CGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 124,334 miles

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

Offside Steering arm slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2026 124,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering arm slight play

Fail 6 Feb 2026 123,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlight adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering arm slight play

Fail 29 Aug 2025 123,807 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front seat has broken sharp glass on it

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine has severe misfire

Fail 18 Jul 2025 123,760 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear window damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2024 116,418 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front mirror slightly loose

Offside Front mirror repaired by tape

Fail 12 Jun 2024 116,418 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front mirror repaired by tape

Pass 28 Jun 2023 97,366 miles

Covers preventing inspection of some items

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in rear lower engine mounting bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,156 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 84,156 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door / overtaking mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,535 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 66,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,639 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 61,639 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,432 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 55,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,454 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 28,454 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,647 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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EX10 CGY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EX10 CGY, 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 EX10 CGY registered?

EX10 CGY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 2010.

Is EX10 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX10 CGY shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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