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HK10 XZC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

89,697 mi
Last recorded89,697 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK10 XZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 89,697 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 89,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,526 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 84,509 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,973 miles

Gearbox mounting defective NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNT

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 78,952 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,828 miles

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 71,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,727 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 64,727 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,140 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PLUS HAS UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 61,140 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PLUS HAS UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PLUS SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 57,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PLUS SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 52,805 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 52,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,641 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on edges

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 49,641 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,064 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2017 47,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 40,344 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 40,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 31,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 24,335 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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HK10 XZC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HK10 XZC, 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 HK10 XZC registered?

HK10 XZC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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