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MK10 XBE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,773 mi
Last recorded156,773 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 XBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 156,773 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 156,773 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 137,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 121,067 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge but cords not showing

Fail 26 Feb 2018 121,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge but cords not showing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 107,458 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 107,394 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,104 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 96,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,355 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 81,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,322 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 68,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,530 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 XBE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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