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CA57 MEO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,552 mi
Last recorded48,552 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 MEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 48,552 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 48,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 48,528 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 115,582 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 115,576 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 46,485 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 46,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 105,662 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 105,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 43,677 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 29 Sep 2023 43,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside front tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 10 Jul 2023 88,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Head light aim was low [adjusted]

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 41,280 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 41,278 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 70,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2021 39,121 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 56,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded and breaking apart

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,689 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 35,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 35,525 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 33,631 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,732 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 23,347 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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CA57 MEO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 CA57 MEO, 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 CA57 MEO registered?

CA57 MEO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 2010.

Is CA57 MEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 MEO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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