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SK10 OLW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,035 mi
Last recorded94,035 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 OLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 94,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,558 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,971 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 80,725 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 60,554 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 60,554 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 51,840 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 33,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 26,534 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 26,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/r15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 25,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,133 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2014 24,247 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,489 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on edge * craking in tread

o/side front tyre wearing on edge & cracking in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2013 22,048 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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SK10 OLW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK10 OLW, 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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SK10 OLW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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