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OV10 GZJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,940 mi
Last recorded160,940 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 GZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 160,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 152,661 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 144,180 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 135,321 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 127,125 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 126,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 115,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 115,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 99,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 90,788 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 90,788 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 76,822 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 58,433 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 38,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished and slightly out of shape

Pass 10 May 2014 20,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,165 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 18,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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OV10 GZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV10 GZJ, 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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OV10 GZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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