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FM10 GHJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,574 mi
Last recorded41,574 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM10 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 41,574 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 41,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 40,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 39,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 36,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 34,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tire slight uneven wear

all tires perished

Fail 12 Jul 2022 34,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tire slight uneven wear

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all tires perished

Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,582 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 32,132 miles

all tires slight perishing

under trays fitted not allowing full view of under side components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 30,762 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 29,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,688 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,486 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,347 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 17,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 17,275 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 14,016 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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FM10 GHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FM10 GHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM10 GHJ registered?

FM10 GHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 2010.

Is FM10 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM10 GHJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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