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KR10 DPY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,619 mi
Last recorded180,619 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR10 DPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 180,619 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 4 Nov 2025 180,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 9 Nov 2024 170,566 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 161,401 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ,worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 25 Nov 2023 161,394 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ,worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2022 153,512 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 24 Nov 2022 153,512 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,194 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 144,189 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 137,773 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 137,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 123,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Dec 2017 113,381 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front washers partially blocked

Rear wiper split

Small chip in screen

Fail 29 Nov 2017 113,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both rear tyres perished

Front washers partially blocked

Rear wiper split

Small chip in screen

Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,540 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 104,909 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,510 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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KR10 DPY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KR10 DPY, 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 KR10 DPY registered?

KR10 DPY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 June 2010.

Is KR10 DPY safe to buy?

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