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DFZ 4149

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,601 mi
Last recorded108,601 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 4149
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 108,601 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 108,597 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 105,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 102,128 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,898 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 98,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 94,719 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 26 May 2020 93,336 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre rear lower silencer box showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

rear exhaust mounting worn on rear silencer

Pass 21 May 2019 91,166 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 21 May 2019 91,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both n/s o/s inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 29 May 2018 88,573 miles

Rear handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,438 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,318 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play/movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,025 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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DFZ 4149 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFZ 4149, 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 DFZ 4149 registered?

DFZ 4149 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2010.

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