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KP10 ZHC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,261 mi
Last recorded84,261 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP10 ZHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,830 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 9 Oct 2024 82,830 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,395 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 30 Oct 2023 80,395 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,189 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,899 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,932 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 71,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Washer jet poor.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 71,379 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Washer jet poor.

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 69,966 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,736 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 64,736 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlamp aims low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,243 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 61,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,766 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on surface of o/s/r disc.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,283 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Front wipers smearing.

Rear brake discs scored slightly.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,884 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 ZHC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

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

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