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SG10 BLX

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,585 mi
Last recorded84,585 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 BLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 84,585 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 84,585 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2026 84,582 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 84,582 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,445 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 70,728 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount removed from dashboard

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 70,728 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount removed from dashboard

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 68,372 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 68,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 64,165 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 64,165 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 58,120 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

please note offside rear parking brake efficiency/reading has just met the requirements.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 54,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall. 185/65r15. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

please note offside rear parking brake efficiency/reading has just met the requirements.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15. (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,698 miles

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted !

Fail 6 Jan 2016 40,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted !

Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,392 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 26,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,669 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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SG10 BLX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SG10 BLX, 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 SG10 BLX registered?

SG10 BLX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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