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2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,867 mi
Last recorded41,867 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration840 UM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 41,867 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 30 Jul 2025 39,215 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to parts of underside not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 25 Jul 2024 37,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr/osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr/osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 37,128 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr/osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr/osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 35,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr/osf (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet catch sticking

both metal fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 33,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,014 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 27,510 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,745 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,045 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 19,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 16,098 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 7,349 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 3,208 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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840 UM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 840 UM, 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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840 UM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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