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VN10 EJZ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,862 mi
Last recorded76,862 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 EJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 76,862 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 76,853 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,305 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 72,305 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,741 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 64,272 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread / both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 58,040 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,900 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r underfloor covers fitted sills both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,842 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,753 miles

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 17,577 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,577 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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VN10 EJZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN10 EJZ, 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 VN10 EJZ registered?

VN10 EJZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 May 2010.

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