CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV10 VVE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,006 mi
Last recorded99,006 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV10 VVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 99,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 99,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 96,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 89,818 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 89,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,868 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 81,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 74,539 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all,also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers sills and undertrays,preventing full view of body

Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,067 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 67,062 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,513 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 61,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,053 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 54,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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))

n/s side repeater damaged

park brake has little reserve travel

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Jan 2018 48,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,245 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2015 30,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,507 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,822 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 24,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 17,639 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicator

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV10 VVE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WV10 VVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV10 VVE?

You can check the full history of WV10 VVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV10 VVE registered?

WV10 VVE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is WV10 VVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV10 VVE shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV10 VVE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV10 VVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.