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SH10 OVW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,813 mi
Last recorded104,813 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 OVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,813 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 104,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 91,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,921 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 84,921 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 81,494 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 81,494 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,237 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 76,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 68,681 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 68,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 62,272 miles

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2019 56,123 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 48,460 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 48,460 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 41,518 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 41,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 34,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 27,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 22,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,152 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OVW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 SH10 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

SH10 OVW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is SH10 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH10 OVW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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