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VN10 XRD

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,922 mi
Last recorded123,922 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 XRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 123,922 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 123,810 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,453 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 102,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 102,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Wiper slightly insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,258 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,593 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2019 76,591 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective driver side (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 May 2018 71,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 66,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 60,431 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 60,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 53,304 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 53,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 41,062 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 37,632 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 XRD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

VN10 XRD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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