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WP10 VRC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,556 mi
Last recorded79,556 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP10 VRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 79,556 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 79,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,082 miles

Front Undertray damaged.

Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 75,582 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f lens tarnished/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 71,954 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 71,954 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Very dull giving very poor image low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Very dull giving very poor image low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,559 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 66,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Reset to tolerance. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 64,216 miles

Front Lower under trays damaged.

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s +n/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s+n/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower o/s + n/s shock absorbers starting to corrode on surface.

Rear tow ball surface corroding.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 53,632 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 47,444 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 38,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 30,303 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 May 2014 24,452 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 May 2014 24,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 17,018 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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WP10 VRC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WP10 VRC, 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 WP10 VRC registered?

WP10 VRC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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