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PE10 XRK

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,420 mi
Last recorded63,420 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE10 XRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 63,420 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 63,405 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 60,680 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 60,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,829 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,263 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 54,263 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,217 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 49,179 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,252 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 34,192 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 34,192 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,753 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 25,570 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 25,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,934 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 13,538 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 9,019 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 9,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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PE10 XRK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PE10 XRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE10 XRK registered?

PE10 XRK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2010.

Is PE10 XRK safe to buy?

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