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SL10 XXW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,299 mi
Last recorded82,299 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 XXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,299 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 82,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,765 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 75,763 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel fill pipes corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,789 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 63,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,085 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside cover sill fitted

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

Offside cover sill fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside cover sill fitted

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

Offside cover sill fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sill and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jun 2018 59,872 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sill and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,826 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,031 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 51,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,668 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 43,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,999 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 XXW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XXW, 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 XXW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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