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RO10 KGY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,840 mi
Last recorded107,840 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 KGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 107,840 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 107,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,981 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,521 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,655 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 76,655 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 67,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 67,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 61,804 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 61,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,868 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 24,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RO10 KGY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO10 KGY, 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 RO10 KGY registered?

RO10 KGY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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