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AU10 RDO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,156 mi
Last recorded161,156 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 RDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2024 161,156 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 152,590 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 152,590 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 226,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 129,720 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 129,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 120,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 109,657 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 98,490 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,100 miles

under shield fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front tyres are starting to crack

Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both nearside tyres have slight damage to the outside wall

Pass 28 Jun 2014 50,788 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,317 miles

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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AU10 RDO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,992cc diesel 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 AU10 RDO, 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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AU10 RDO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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