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83 ELM

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,318 mi
Last recorded91,318 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,318 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 86,605 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 79,221 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))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,560 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 71,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Feed pipe for O/S/R caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 63,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 58,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,995 miles

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

Rear brake pipes have been greased with slight corrosion showing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,155 miles

both rear wheels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,900 miles

movement in steering rack o/side

Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,709 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,619 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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83 ELM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 83 ELM, 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 83 ELM registered?

83 ELM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is 83 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 83 ELM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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