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FY10 ZKM

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,893 mi
Last recorded104,893 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 104,893 miles

Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both Sides (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2024 102,064 miles

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,668 miles

Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute Both sides (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,651 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 77,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 74,383 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 71,356 miles

nsf washers missing windscreen

osr fog lamp inop

osr tyre at 1.6mm

Fail 15 May 2018 71,356 miles

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

nsf washers missing windscreen

osr fog lamp inop

osr tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,263 miles

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

ubcc/undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,521 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 32,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,383 miles

DUAL PEDAL CONTROLS FITTED TO VEHICLE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZKM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

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

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