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AE04 FLY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,095 mi
Last recorded108,095 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 105,084 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 102,364 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 97,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2020 93,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2020 93,683 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,775 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,578 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,723 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,109 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 47,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AE04 FLY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE04 FLY, 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 AE04 FLY registered?

AE04 FLY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2010.

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