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FD59 RDO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,877 mi
Last recorded142,877 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 RDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 142,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,752 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 140,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,610 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jan 2022 129,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,019 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 120,019 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 113,953 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 102,550 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 102,542 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front headlamp broken but still secure at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 87,367 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,923 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 79,931 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 79,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,587 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,625 miles

Small crack in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,742 miles

Screw in near side rear tyre

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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FD59 RDO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD59 RDO, 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 FD59 RDO registered?

FD59 RDO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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