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AV60 AGU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,879 mi
Last recorded54,879 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 AGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 54,879 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 54,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,212 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 53,191 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 51,782 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 51,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 49,979 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 49,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,117 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,626 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,136 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,448 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,937 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 41,936 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2015 39,589 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 39,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 36,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AV60 AGU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV60 AGU, 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 AV60 AGU registered?

AV60 AGU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2010.

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