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SM10 CKA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,177 mi
Last recorded73,177 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 CKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 73,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Mid exhaust box corroded.

Front Both front tyres uneven wear.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,741 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 69,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 65,226 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute in mirror (4.4.4 (a))

both front tyres badly worn on edge

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Fail 9 Sep 2019 65,226 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute in mirror (4.4.4 (a))

both front tyres badly worn on edge

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Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,960 miles

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Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,036 miles

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Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,780 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres worn on edge

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Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,453 miles

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Pass 13 Sep 2014 32,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM10 CKA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM10 CKA, 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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What year was SM10 CKA registered?

SM10 CKA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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