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DE10 FON

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,993 mi
Last recorded188,993 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 FON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 188,993 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 188,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 180,780 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 180,780 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 176,567 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 176,565 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 169,543 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2022 157,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorating

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,364 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 87,097 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 87,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 129,441 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 73,160 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,901 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,083 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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DE10 FON is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE10 FON, 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 DE10 FON registered?

DE10 FON is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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