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BLA 1R

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,599 mi
Last recorded179,599 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 1R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 179,599 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 173,527 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 22,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 157,737 miles

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Oct 2024 157,737 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Dec 2023 22,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inner facing surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 145,908 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 2 Oct 2023 145,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Nov 2022 20,867 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 20,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 136,077 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Sep 2022 136,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Nov 2021 18,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,885 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 16,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,059 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 15,360 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 101,501 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 7 Nov 2018 12,697 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,531 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,530 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 69,268 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 54,647 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 54,647 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 52,430 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 52,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BLA 1R is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BLA 1R, 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 BLA 1R registered?

BLA 1R is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 December 2010.

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