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FX10 XVL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,832 mi
Last recorded103,832 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX10 XVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,832 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,404 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 98,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,624 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2016 91,624 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,965 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,643 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 XVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FX10 XVL, 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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FX10 XVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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