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VK10 UME

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,705 mi
Last recorded143,705 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 UME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 143,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 134,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,582 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 113,052 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 102,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 88,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,902 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 UME is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UME, 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 UME registered?

VK10 UME is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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The MOT history for VK10 UME shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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