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FY10 ZKH

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,126 mi
Last recorded110,126 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 ZKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 110,126 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Child seat fitted to nearside rear but able to fully test adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2024 110,100 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Child seat fitted to nearside rear but able to fully test adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2023 99,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

One of engines engine/gearbox mounts worn

Fail 22 Mar 2023 99,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

One of engines engine/gearbox mounts worn

Pass 30 Mar 2022 87,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2020 71,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,956 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,588 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 15 Apr 2016 43,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2015 34,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Apr 2014 26,617 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,965 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 ZKH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY10 ZKH, 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 ZKH registered?

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

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