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KY10 XAE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,900 mi
Last recorded88,900 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 XAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 88,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inwall worn on edge out wall got cracks nothing exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on in and out wall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside brake lines corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

cooling fan always on.

nearside and offside side mirrors slightly loose.

Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,024 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cooling fan runs all of the time

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 87,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,377 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to outer wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,395 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,155 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad is a little thin.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,676 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 58,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 48,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,573 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,331 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,349 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 XAE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

KY10 XAE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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