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KM10 APZ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,435 mi
Last recorded46,435 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 APZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 46,435 miles

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

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 27 May 2026 46,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 15 May 2025 45,745 miles

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear door panel damaged

Pass 22 May 2023 42,450 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 42,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 41,001 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 39,614 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes rusty by flex hoses

rear wiper arm broken off

Pass 22 May 2020 38,304 miles

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

rear wiper arm broken off

Pass 24 May 2019 37,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 35,320 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 35,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 32,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

damage to n/s front wheel rim

Fail 25 May 2017 32,968 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

damage to n/s front wheel rim

Pass 17 May 2016 29,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bodywork damage

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge - advise tracking

rear wiper missing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,673 miles

bodywork damage

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,335 miles

bodywork damage

both rear tyres very slightly perished

rear wiper missing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,422 miles

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

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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KM10 APZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KM10 APZ, 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 KM10 APZ registered?

KM10 APZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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