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A12 MCG

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests38 (32 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,062 mi
Last recorded28,062 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

32 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 28,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 71,437 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 71,432 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing badly at joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Mounting bracket broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No liquid to screen. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure Both hoses clamps missing. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 28,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 28,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 69,514 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 69,510 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 27,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 67,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 26,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,083 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 65,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 25,217 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,762 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 13 Jul 2020 25,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 59,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,949 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,413 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,565 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall and tread area perished

smell of fuel, no signs of leaks. fuel tank at 1/4 full.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 53,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall and tread area perished

smell of fuel, no signs of leaks. fuel tank at 1/4 full.

Pass 10 May 2017 51,168 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 49,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,800 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,908 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 43,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 43,004 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 11,628 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

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 27 Nov 2012 38,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,047 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,560 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,815 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,848 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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A12 MCG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A12 MCG, 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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A12 MCG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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