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KW10 TYC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,416 mi
Last recorded127,416 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW10 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 127,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 127,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 127,408 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 121,255 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 121,253 miles

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

Side repeater not working Both Sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,202 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 111,141 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,198 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,028 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 101,957 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,046 miles

FAS - Emission to clean for printed result

Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,852 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 92,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 84,003 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belt stalk (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,455 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,875 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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KW10 TYC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW10 TYC, 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 KW10 TYC registered?

KW10 TYC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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