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BV10 TFU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,473 mi
Last recorded119,473 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 TFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 119,473 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 119,473 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 116,782 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 116,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,423 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,061 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 89,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,003 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,511 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 44,062 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,090 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2019 35,090 miles

Nearside Front 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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,989 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,812 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 18,803 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 15,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 12,045 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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BV10 TFU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV10 TFU, 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 BV10 TFU registered?

BV10 TFU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for BV10 TFU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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