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KS10 XHY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,160 mi
Last recorded82,160 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 XHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 82,160 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,133 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 78,119 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,212 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2024 74,212 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 112,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 107,554 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 107,552 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,322 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,120 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 60,120 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working part of mirror unit) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on tread edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on tread edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,290 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,867 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,862 miles

both front tyres have cracking on inner sidewalls, not showing cords

Fail 11 Jul 2016 36,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both front tyres have cracking on inner sidewalls, not showing cords

Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,300 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 23,282 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,083 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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KS10 XHY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc 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 KS10 XHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS10 XHY registered?

KS10 XHY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 July 2010.

Is KS10 XHY safe to buy?

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