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VK10 KVO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,208 mi
Last recorded37,208 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 KVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 37,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 36,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 36,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 34,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 34,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 31,441 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 29,740 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 29,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,750 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 26,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 24,734 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 21,644 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 19,761 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 18,493 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,010 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 14,924 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 14,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,285 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,512 miles

Parking brake adjustment required

Fail 15 Mar 2013 10,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake adjustment required

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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VK10 KVO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VK10 KVO, 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 VK10 KVO registered?

VK10 KVO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2010.

Is VK10 KVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK10 KVO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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