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FY10 ZKE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,629 mi
Last recorded97,629 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 ZKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 97,629 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 97,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 93,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 87,610 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some of the testable components

nearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 29 Jun 2024 87,610 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some of the testable components

nearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,830 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 83,827 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,070 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,905 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,072 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (size 185.65.R 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 57,718 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,950 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth outer edge/side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2016 44,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 38,060 miles

Nearside 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 2 May 2015 38,060 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2014 32,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 32,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,264 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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FY10 ZKE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FY10 ZKE, 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 FY10 ZKE registered?

FY10 ZKE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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