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EX10 RXY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,151 mi
Last recorded165,151 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 RXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 165,151 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 165,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 164,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 149,563 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 134,154 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 134,108 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 123,847 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 123,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 113,605 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 113,605 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,372 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brake decelerate test carried out

under tray slight damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2019 98,372 miles

brake decelerate test carried out

under tray slight damaged

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Replacement Complete Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,184 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,181 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,153 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted OK (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,553 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 72,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EX10 RXY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

EX10 RXY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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