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KS10 PLF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,177 mi
Last recorded164,177 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 164,177 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2024 164,171 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2023 160,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2023 160,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2022 149,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2022 149,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 141,344 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 141,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Fr to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Fr to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 136,109 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,584 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 119,581 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 97,233 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 97,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 95,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,665 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,468 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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KS10 PLF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KS10 PLF, 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 KS10 PLF registered?

KS10 PLF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2010.

Is KS10 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS10 PLF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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