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ML10 VFF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,110 mi
Last recorded49,110 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 VFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 49,110 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 49,015 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake need adjusting (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 47,485 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 46,692 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 45,087 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 40,727 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 40,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 33,703 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Oct 2021 33,701 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2020 29,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 22,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 17,316 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 17,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 14,137 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 May 2017 14,136 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 10,223 miles

all four tyres on vehicle have cuts/ splits/perishing in sidewalls

Pass 1 Jun 2015 2,352 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 2,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 1,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 1,297 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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ML10 VFF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML10 VFF, 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 ML10 VFF registered?

ML10 VFF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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