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MA10 SMV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,411 mi
Last recorded129,411 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 129,411 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 126,334 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 126,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,547 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 98,060 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2021 78,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 78,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,676 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Flickering in operation. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 70,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Flickering in operation. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 May 2019 61,119 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 61,119 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 50,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 41,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 33,974 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 24,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 24,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 15,303 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 28 Apr 2013 4,805 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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MA10 SMV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA10 SMV, 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 MA10 SMV registered?

MA10 SMV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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