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KY10 SKZ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,315 mi
Last recorded104,315 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 SKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 104,315 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 104,309 miles

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

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

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

Rear windscreen wiper-blade defective

Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,435 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 95,703 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 95,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 86,217 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 86,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,876 miles

Offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,131 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,782 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2017 58,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers working but miss screen (8.2.3)

Offside Rear parking brake slow to achieve maximum force

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,039 miles

front wipers poor

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

washer aim poor

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay missing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 46,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay missing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,008 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,191 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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KY10 SKZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KY10 SKZ, 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 KY10 SKZ registered?

KY10 SKZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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