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KP10 YZZ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP10 YZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 91,146 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle front lower arm unsafe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Fitted incorrectly. Only 1 bolt present. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Vehicle rear boot floor severely damaged, moving suspension mounting point and altering suspension geometry. Also causing arms to foul on vehicle floor and mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,411 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 87,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 84,087 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,263 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,238 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 46,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,463 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 36,333 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 36,333 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 25,734 miles

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

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 YZZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

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

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