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SB10 XNX

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,251 mi
Last recorded87,251 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 XNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 87,251 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 82,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine mount worn

Fail 28 May 2025 82,933 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine mount worn

Pass 30 May 2024 76,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlight aims on high limit

Fail 30 May 2024 76,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE, CORDS THRU SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlight aims on high limit

Pass 9 Aug 2023 71,248 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 71,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external casing is badly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external casing badly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,488 miles

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

Offside Front washer jet just provides sufficient fluid to clear screen

Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,088 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 49,088 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber excessively corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 44,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 44,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,767 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 38,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,110 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 24,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,245 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 23,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,323 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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SB10 XNX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB10 XNX, 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 SB10 XNX registered?

SB10 XNX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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