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VO10 XLJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,178 mi
Last recorded117,178 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO10 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 117,178 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 109,611 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 101,194 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 101,194 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,691 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,187 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges especially outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belts inaccessible due to payload

Second bonnet catch control missing

Fail 7 Apr 2017 70,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belts inaccessible due to payload

Second bonnet catch control missing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,488 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 53,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,546 miles

near side rear tyre (inner edge) slightly in out of shape

Fail 17 Feb 2014 44,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre (inner edge) slightly in out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VO10 XLJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VO10 XLJ, 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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VO10 XLJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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