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VK10 KVR

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,666 mi
Last recorded103,666 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 103,666 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 77,374 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 53,559 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 53,550 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2023 49,578 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,151 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jan 2022 44,151 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction multiple items hanging on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Dec 2020 40,724 miles

Under trays fitted, obstructed view of under body inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2019 38,269 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

Fail 13 Dec 2019 38,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 34,769 miles

both rear tyres perished o/s wing mirror loose

Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,042 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2016 27,701 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking to wall + tread

Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,978 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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VK10 KVR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVR, 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 KVR registered?

VK10 KVR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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