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SL10 XFD

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,570 mi
Last recorded87,570 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 XFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 87,570 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 83,574 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,551 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 78,545 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,906 miles

Front Both front seat belts slow to retract.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back section corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 73,902 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking Fuel leak all over tank/ filler pipe. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Both front seat belts slow to retract.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back section corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 69,056 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank/fill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,959 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,573 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 61,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 59,159 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 59,159 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 49,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 44,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under-tray(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,970 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 61,301 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,923 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 XFD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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