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MK10 PKA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,532 mi
Last recorded77,532 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 PKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,532 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Near & Off sides wheel arches loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 77,476 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Zero drift exceeds limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 71,753 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 56,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 44,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 43,623 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 43,621 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not tested (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 41,443 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS STIFF TO ROTATE

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 41,443 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

BOTH REAR WHEELS STIFF TO ROTATE

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,675 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 37,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 33,421 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,659 miles

Undertray/s damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,266 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,297 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 10,616 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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MK10 PKA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK10 PKA, 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 MK10 PKA registered?

MK10 PKA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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