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SH10 AYL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,811 mi
Last recorded111,811 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 AYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. suspect handbrake shoe levers sticking ,handbrake slow to release (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe rusty ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face is black (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 111,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. suspect handbrake shoe levers sticking ,handbrake slow to release (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe rusty ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face is black (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,051 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Oct 2019 165,129 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 152,366 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 152,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 144,593 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 133,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,411 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 57,411 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,552 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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SH10 AYL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH10 AYL, 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 SH10 AYL registered?

SH10 AYL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 May 2010.

Is SH10 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH10 AYL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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