2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · KS10 PWL
2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 85,241 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS10 PWL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 85,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS10 PWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (KS10 PWL) between July 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
KS10 PWL Mileage History
- 27/07/201326,751 mi
- 02/01/201428,668 mi+1,917 mi
- 17/12/201434,023 mi+5,355 mi
- 17/12/201434,023 mi
- 02/12/201538,378 mi+4,355 mi
- 07/12/201643,958 mi+5,580 mi
- 22/12/201750,534 mi+6,576 mi
- 22/12/201750,534 mi
- 04/12/201857,428 mi+6,894 mi
- 13/12/201964,706 mi+7,278 mi
- 26/01/202167,673 mi+2,967 mi
- 22/01/202270,411 mi+2,738 mi
- 21/01/202373,770 mi+3,359 mi
- 20/01/202478,132 mi+4,362 mi
- 25/01/202582,237 mi+4,105 mi
- 24/01/202685,241 mi+3,004 mi
Average of roughly 4,681 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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