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1 EOO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,984 mi
Last recorded136,984 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 EOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 136,984 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine) Alternator bearing noisy

Fail 4 Feb 2026 136,743 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Catalyst joint/clamp loose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Linkage incorrectly fitted. Handbrake cable could detach (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lens dirty (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lens dirty (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine) Alternator bearing noisy

Pass 21 Feb 2025 122,784 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer arm bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre front silencer, baffles noisy/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 122,784 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer arm bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre front silencer, baffles noisy/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,371 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

S.A. Hipgrave carried original test

Fail 9 Feb 2024 110,236 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp at front joint distorted (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake discs have surface rust

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 99,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake discs have surface rust

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 99,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 88,185 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded All four brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,230 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 77,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,993 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 59,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,840 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,760 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 43,760 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear disks pitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 16,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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1 EOO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 1 EOO, 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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1 EOO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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