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FX10 XSV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,732 mi
Last recorded97,732 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX10 XSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 97,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine mountings soft

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 25 Aug 2026 97,730 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine mountings soft

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2025 97,008 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 97,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,973 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 94,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 146,094 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 146,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,599 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 140,975 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 84,140 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 84,140 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 74,718 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 74,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,220 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 60,257 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 45,290 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 39,363 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,236 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,654 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,946 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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FX10 XSV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FX10 XSV, 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 FX10 XSV registered?

FX10 XSV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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