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KY10 SVN

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,015 mi
Last recorded79,015 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 SVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 74,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 71,037 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,282 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,322 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under body trays and sill covers obscuring the underside for inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2019 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under body trays and sill covers obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 19 Jan 2019 55,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under body trays and sill covers obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,579 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,405 miles

washer bottle leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 43,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

washer bottle leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,878 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 39,878 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,610 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,919 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 32,919 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear wiper split

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 SVN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

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

Is KY10 SVN safe to buy?

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