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FY10 ZKL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,896 mi
Last recorded107,896 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 ZKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 107,896 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 107,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 104,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 104,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 98,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 98,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,464 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,912 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 84,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,889 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,316 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,050 miles

rear tyres have cracks between treads

Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,166 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 35,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,881 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

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 ZKL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

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

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