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GV10 VGF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,945 mi
Last recorded93,945 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 VGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 93,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 90,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 90,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fully split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 86,965 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 86,963 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 82,143 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 76,429 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Dec 2021 76,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

lower under vehicle splash guards and heat shields damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Dec 2020 71,713 miles

both front tyres just legal

rear wiper blade split

under tray damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2020 71,713 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamp bulbs fitted incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear wiper blade split

under tray damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2019 67,632 miles

nsf cv boot perished

nsf tyre wearing on shoulders

suspect slight blow on exhaust

under vehicle splash guards damaged

Fail 27 Dec 2019 67,632 miles

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

nsf cv boot perished

nsf tyre wearing on shoulders

suspect slight blow on exhaust

under vehicle splash guards damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2018 60,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,436 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 43,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,065 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2013 12,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no.plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2013 12,359 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no.plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

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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GV10 VGF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV10 VGF, 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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GV10 VGF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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