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KS10 XJB

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,684 mi
Last recorded98,684 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 98,684 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 98,440 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coil light on

secondary bonnet pull damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2024 88,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 88,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 82,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,811 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged and not working

Fail 8 Jun 2022 77,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged and not working

Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 72,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 67,232 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,794 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 59,794 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 46,536 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,085 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,770 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,539 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,999 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack in tread.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XJB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

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

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