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A16 RFA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,432 mi
Last recorded18,432 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 18,432 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 17,769 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,474 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 17,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 17,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 17,282 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 17,282 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 17,091 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 17,091 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 16,905 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,648 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 16,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 16,137 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2017 15,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 13,359 miles

Rubber on both front tyres perished / cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 10,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 9,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade rubber split

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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A16 RFA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A16 RFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 RFA registered?

A16 RFA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 2010.

Is A16 RFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 RFA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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