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KV10 JNO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,417 mi
Last recorded157,417 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 153,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Visibly on play detectors. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 153,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Visibly on play detectors. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Disc slightly heat damaged. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 144,333 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 144,332 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 128,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 111,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,680 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 73,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,101 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 53,182 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 53,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 42,521 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,479 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,555 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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KV10 JNO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV10 JNO, 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 KV10 JNO registered?

KV10 JNO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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