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DU10 FCM

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,978 mi
Last recorded75,978 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 FCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 75,978 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 74,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,783 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 73,783 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 71,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,129 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,617 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 62,332 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,639 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 57,635 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre (5.2.4a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,322 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing/scuffed

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU10 FCM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DU10 FCM, 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 DU10 FCM registered?

DU10 FCM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is DU10 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU10 FCM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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