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KY10 SSX

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,807 mi
Last recorded117,807 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 SSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 117,807 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 May 2026 117,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 115,281 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 May 2025 115,281 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 112,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 110,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank filler neck corroded & signs of leaking

Pass 20 May 2022 106,359 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 106,351 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 101,902 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,850 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 98,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 88,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,703 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 76,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,328 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,107 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 46,107 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,399 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,586 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,866 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SSX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KY10 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

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

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