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A13 VCW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,878 mi
Last recorded44,878 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 44,878 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 41,457 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 39,554 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 37,583 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 35,716 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 35,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 33,977 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 33,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2019 31,996 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,048 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,677 miles

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)

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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A13 VCW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A13 VCW, 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 A13 VCW registered?

A13 VCW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 September 2010.

Is A13 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 VCW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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