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KY60 VMX

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,542 mi
Last recorded163,542 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY60 VMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 163,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 154,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective And corroding exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 141,177 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 141,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,983 miles

undertray partly insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2018 109,448 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside & nearside corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 109,442 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached dragging on floor (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside & nearside corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brakes noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced gap but no play (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn corroded (2.5.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

tpms lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,915 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced gap but no play (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn corroded (2.5.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,452 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Sep 2013 25,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,022 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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KY60 VMX 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 73.3%.

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 KY60 VMX, 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 KY60 VMX registered?

KY60 VMX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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