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FJ10 YOE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,341 mi
Last recorded98,341 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 YOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 98,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 94,158 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 87,860 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 87,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2023 82,452 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 80,437 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 80,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,018 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 68,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 63,019 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,279 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,984 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,992 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,533 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 25,821 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FJ10 YOE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FJ10 YOE, 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 FJ10 YOE registered?

FJ10 YOE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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