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SL10 XEZ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,548 mi
Last recorded91,548 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 XEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 91,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 91,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,402 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank corrosion ()

Fail 8 Dec 2023 89,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank corrosion ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 88,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged corrosion (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged corrosion (1.6 (e))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,749 miles

fuel tank and neck corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2019 85,749 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

fuel tank and neck corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,570 miles

Front under tray damage

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,297 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL MAIN BADLY CORRODING (3.6.B.2c)

O/S HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S BEEN GETTING HOT (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 62,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 62,646 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,458 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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SL10 XEZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL10 XEZ, 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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SL10 XEZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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