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MK10 XBS

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,745 mi
Last recorded116,745 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 XBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,745 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 116,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,949 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 94,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,539 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,099 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 39,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 32,139 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 32,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 30,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,437 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 21,175 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,126 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 19 Mar 2015 13,073 miles

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 11,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 7,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper blade torn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XBS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

MK10 XBS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2010.

Is MK10 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK10 XBS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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