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KP10 XUT

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,088 mi
Last recorded62,088 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP10 XUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 62,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 61,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.35 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65R15H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 51,040 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 51,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 41,090 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 33,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration of polycarbonate lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration of polycarbonate lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 33,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration of polycarbonate lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration of polycarbonate lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obvious and significant misalignment of NSF wheel/hub assembly

Pass 8 Jul 2021 32,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 32,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 31,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 31,027 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,581 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,415 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2016 25,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 23,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perishing on side walls

Fail 29 Apr 2014 20,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perishing on side walls

o/s/r tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 5 Apr 2013 18,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearimg outer edge

o/s/f jacking block missing

o/s/f tyre wearimg outer edge

rear wiper torn

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 XUT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KP10 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

KP10 XUT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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