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OV10 PGX

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,435 mi
Last recorded46,435 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 PGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 46,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR tyres cracking and perishing 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 46,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's plate value : 1.2 Result 1.74 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR tyres cracking and perishing 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 43,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perishing outer 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 43,659 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perishing outer 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 42,375 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 42,357 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,578 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 37,270 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,687 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,104 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,214 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2018 29,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to crack outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 26,990 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,627 miles

child seat fitted unable to carry out full seat belt inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,339 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,205 miles

offside front wheel bead rim slightly distroted

service light on

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted n/s/r & o/s/r

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 PGX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel 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 OV10 PGX, 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 OV10 PGX registered?

OV10 PGX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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