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EX10 TLO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,854 mi
Last recorded96,854 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 TLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,854 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perished at brake pipe join end

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine undertray slightly damaged/insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2025 94,743 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 94,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 92,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,301 miles

Front suspension springs weak

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 84,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect +levelling device not tested (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect +levelling device not tested (4.1.2 (c))

Front suspension springs weak

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,218 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,216 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,382 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 69,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,536 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,571 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 47,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

There are vehicle under trays covering most components which are damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2015 40,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,804 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 32,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,715 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 TLO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

EX10 TLO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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