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KU10 ZRC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,714 mi
Last recorded160,714 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU10 ZRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 160,714 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 160,714 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 145,251 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 145,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 138,142 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 134,929 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 134,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,025 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 121,569 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 114,458 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,411 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,116 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,016 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 95,014 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,168 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 81,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,569 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,569 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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KU10 ZRC 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 KU10 ZRC, 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 KU10 ZRC registered?

KU10 ZRC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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