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KP10 ZHV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,504 mi
Last recorded86,504 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 86,504 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 86,501 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken off (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 86,495 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 80,172 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 80,172 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2023 76,076 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 76,076 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2021 69,469 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,835 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 62,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,027 miles

Engine oil at minimum level

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,469 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,929 miles

Cracking to rear tyres

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,929 miles

Cracking to rear tyres

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside,Nearside rear tyres cracking strong advise.

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear wiper blade split.

Various bodywork marks/trim damage.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,591 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 33,569 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZHV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

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

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