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VK60 XBY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,640 mi
Last recorded138,640 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK60 XBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 138,640 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 May 2026 138,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

both rear tyres side wall cracking strongly advice to change

Pass 7 Jul 2021 135,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside cracked however not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 135,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 123,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 2 Jul 2020 123,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 29 Jun 2019 102,280 miles

Front both tyres that are fitted are winter tyres

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a lowest tread of 2.2mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wear and a lowest tread of 2.28mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Fail 29 Jun 2019 102,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front both tyres that are fitted are winter tyres

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a lowest tread of 2.2mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wear and a lowest tread of 2.28mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Pass 6 Sep 2018 89,061 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 89,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,332 miles

DPF Emission clear

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,368 miles

diesel particulate filter fitted / emissions clear

engine warning lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,750 miles

Offside slight play detected in rack

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,941 miles

Offside Rear 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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VK60 XBY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK60 XBY, 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 VK60 XBY registered?

VK60 XBY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2010.

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