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EY10 VKT

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,232 mi
Last recorded90,232 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY10 VKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 90,232 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 86,108 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath is deteriorating.

Fail 14 Mar 2025 86,108 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath is deteriorating.

Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorating.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 77,999 miles

Nearside hand brake cable outer sheath deteriorating.

Fail 16 Jan 2023 77,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside hand brake cable outer sheath deteriorating.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 74,200 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,244 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 70,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre deep cracking outer tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracking outer tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on outer tread area.

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.

both rear tyres have surface cracking on outer tread areas to side walls.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,288 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,047 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 51,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,254 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,781 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 39,781 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 34,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,266 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 31,266 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EY10 VKT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EY10 VKT, 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 EY10 VKT registered?

EY10 VKT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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