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KP10 VNJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,981 mi
Last recorded98,981 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 98,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 94,696 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 91,245 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 91,022 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 87,285 miles

TPMS light on (not system malfunction)

Fail 17 Dec 2022 87,285 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated function operated with cable tie, not correct and isn't acceptable (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

TPMS light on (not system malfunction)

Pass 10 Dec 2021 82,153 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 82,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Plus worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable are ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 76,738 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear to outer edges

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,344 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 61,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 53,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and edges have no tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and edges have no tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,798 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 37,599 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 30,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front & offside front tyre are worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edges

Pass 6 May 2014 30,165 miles

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

nearside front & offside front tyre are worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edges

Pass 2 May 2013 22,165 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
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KP10 VNJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KP10 VNJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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