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AF10 GDK

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,681 mi
Last recorded82,681 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 GDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,681 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 78,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,171 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 77,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind on rotation

Offside Front 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 6 Apr 2019 73,630 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 73,630 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,226 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,081 miles

large crack in windscreen outside of the swept area.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 40,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

large crack in windscreen outside of the swept area.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 25,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF10 GDK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF10 GDK, 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 AF10 GDK registered?

AF10 GDK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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