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OV10 VBZ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,015 mi
Last recorded85,015 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 85,015 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 82,763 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2023 80,322 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 78,320 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 78,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,675 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,934 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,996 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 62,538 miles

Front nearside and offside shock absorbers appear to be slightly soft in there operation

Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer tread

Fail 16 Nov 2016 57,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 53,092 miles

Offside Front tyyre bald on inner and outer tread

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 53,092 miles

Offside Front tyyre bald on inner and outer tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,222 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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OV10 VBZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

OV10 VBZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 2010.

Is OV10 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV10 VBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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