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BF10 FCJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,417 mi
Last recorded61,417 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 FCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 61,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 57,835 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside And Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside And Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 50,913 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 50,913 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,302 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 47,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 43,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 40,445 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 40,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken been hit (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 35,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 31,192 miles

Both front tyre's worn on outer edge's

Both rear tyre's tread cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2017 31,172 miles

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

Both front tyre's worn on outer edge's

Both rear tyre's tread cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,947 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 21,290 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 17,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 15,872 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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BF10 FCJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF10 FCJ, 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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BF10 FCJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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