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FD59 RFO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,820 mi
Last recorded69,820 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 RFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 69,820 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 64,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,779 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 54,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 54,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 53,781 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,893 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 50,795 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,164 miles

advise front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loosing some grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,422 miles

Front disc,s worn.

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edge,s and has a cut in side wall.

Offside Front Inner c.v boot loosing some grease.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

plastic under tray not allowing full inspection.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 30,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low load adjuster works wrong way round? (1.8)

Front disc,s worn.

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edge,s and has a cut in side wall.

Offside Front Inner c.v boot loosing some grease.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

plastic under tray not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 12,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 7,108 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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FD59 RFO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel 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 FD59 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

FD59 RFO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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