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KY10 WHP

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,662 mi
Last recorded94,662 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 WHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 94,662 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,758 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 88,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,360 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 83,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 76,622 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 76,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,761 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,760 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,462 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,773 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 51,773 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,363 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 45,363 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,075 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 31,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,085 miles

front brake pads slightly low

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2013 18,857 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 WHP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KY10 WHP, 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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KY10 WHP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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