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KP10 VME

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,312 mi
Last recorded71,312 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP10 VME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 71,312 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 71,312 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,465 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 66,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 63,195 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 63,195 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 58,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 53,106 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 53,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 48,799 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 48,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 46,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 40,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 35,024 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Jan 2018 35,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,557 miles

Brake wear message displayed on dash - pad linings look ok!

Small cracks in o/s/r + n/s/r tyres - tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,111 miles

advise pad wear warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,769 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,777 miles

Both front tyres bald on the outer-most edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 19,484 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 19,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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KP10 VME is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KP10 VME, 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 KP10 VME registered?

KP10 VME is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2010.

Is KP10 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP10 VME shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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