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AFZ 5313

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,980 mi
Last recorded102,980 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 5313
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 102,980 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s hand brake readings only just with in limits.

Fail 4 Jun 2026 102,949 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s hand brake readings low.

Pass 23 May 2025 97,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 97,775 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 93,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

SURFACE CORROSSION UNDERSIDE

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 May 2024 93,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

SURFACE CORROSSION UNDERSIDE

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jun 2023 89,781 miles

surface corrossion underside at rear

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2023 89,703 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrossion underside at rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2022 85,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,226 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both front (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 75,038 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 75,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AFZ 5313 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AFZ 5313, 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 AFZ 5313 registered?

AFZ 5313 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is AFZ 5313 safe to buy?

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