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D18 TED

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,499 mi
Last recorded28,499 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 TED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 28,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 28,494 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 28,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,940 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 27,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 27,238 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 27,198 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,813 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,047 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 24,971 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,366 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,030 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 21,030 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,847 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,920 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 7,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 4,236 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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D18 TED is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,699cc 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 D18 TED, 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 D18 TED registered?

D18 TED is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is D18 TED safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 TED shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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