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SV10 ZKF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,289 mi
Last recorded137,289 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 ZKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 137,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 130,873 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 130,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side no handbrake reading (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 123,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened droplink is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened front strut unit bent? damaged and leaking with no resistance (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 112,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,670 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 29,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,237 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 23,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SV10 ZKF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol 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 SV10 ZKF, 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 SV10 ZKF registered?

SV10 ZKF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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