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MK10 XAU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,447 mi
Last recorded110,447 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 XAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 105,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,712 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 99,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,151 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,279 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,143 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 84,143 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,236 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 77,234 miles

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

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

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

Front Bonnet catch broken.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,491 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,523 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,951 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 49,951 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,729 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 23,006 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 20 Aug 2013 18,006 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 15,800 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 XAU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

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

Is MK10 XAU safe to buy?

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