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VU60 ZKV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,376 mi
Last recorded56,376 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 ZKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 56,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 53,681 miles

front brake pads 5mm discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads worn low n/s 2mm/discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 51,251 miles

front suspension strut gaiters insecure/bump stops worn

n/s/f service brake lazy 20%

n/s/f strut weeping

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/f seat belt re-coil poor

rear brake pads worn low 2mm n/s

Pass 31 Jan 2023 48,212 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 45,101 miles

rear brake pads worn low 3-4mm/discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 45,101 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

rear brake pads worn low 3-4mm/discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,893 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 38,931 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 36,307 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 36,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 32,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

tyre pressure warning up

undertrays

Fail 12 Jan 2018 32,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

tyre pressure warning up

undertrays

Pass 1 Feb 2017 29,832 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays

Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,613 miles

undertrays

Pass 5 Aug 2014 19,117 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 13,826 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 13,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VU60 ZKV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU60 ZKV, 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 VU60 ZKV registered?

VU60 ZKV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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The MOT history for VU60 ZKV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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