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A12 NRM

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,270 mi
Last recorded70,270 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 NRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 70,270 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Screenwash aims poor

Fail 7 May 2026 70,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Screenwash aims poor

Pass 12 May 2025 65,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 65,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 61,948 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2024 61,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washers aim low

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 57,577 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 57,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 R16 87T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 54,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2022 54,115 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 49,521 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 45,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 34,297 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 28,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,440 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,556 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 22,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,087 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 13,617 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 NRM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A12 NRM, 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 A12 NRM registered?

A12 NRM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 November 2010.

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