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VX10 OMJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,052 mi
Last recorded94,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX10 OMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 94,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing close to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing close to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp beam images weak

Fail 1 Jul 2024 94,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing close to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing close to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp beam images weak

Fail 10 Jun 2024 94,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint from welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 185/65/15 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 91,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 91,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake lever near the end of it's working travel

Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,998 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 88,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23 Inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26 Inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,424 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring the visual inspection of some components

Pass 15 Oct 2016 63,988 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,084 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,505 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 48,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,469 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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VX10 OMJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VX10 OMJ, 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 VX10 OMJ registered?

VX10 OMJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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