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VU10 TZJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,024 mi
Last recorded81,024 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 TZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 81,024 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Front Brake dust plate deteriorated

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Under covers fitted, not allowing full underbody inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2026 81,024 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Front Brake dust plate deteriorated

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Under covers fitted, not allowing full underbody inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,539 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 78,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 78,013 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush deteriorated, slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 78,013 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush deteriorated, slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 78,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush deteriorated, slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,790 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush deteriorated, slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing full under body inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,365 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted front to rear obscuring some components underneath

Fail 3 Mar 2022 72,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted front to rear obscuring some components underneath

Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,801 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 68,801 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 65,635 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Feb 2020 65,635 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,822 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge

vehicle fitted with plastic side trims not allowing inspection of the sills

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,702 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 52,702 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 40,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,384 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,426 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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VU10 TZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU10 TZJ, 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 VU10 TZJ registered?

VU10 TZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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