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C20 JAW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,366 mi
Last recorded51,366 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 JAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,366 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 51,366 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 49,314 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,668 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 44,652 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Requires replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Heavily corroded strong fail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached lower edge loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 43,190 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 43,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,727 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 40,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges in both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,663 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 34,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on front screen ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,335 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 26,451 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 26,451 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,306 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 20,284 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 20,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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C20 JAW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C20 JAW, 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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C20 JAW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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