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FM10 UOW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,578 mi
Last recorded73,578 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM10 UOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 73,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 69,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 66,710 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 66,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 63,211 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 60,448 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,491 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,098 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,980 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,310 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,060 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UOW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UOW, 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 FM10 UOW registered?

FM10 UOW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 2010.

Is FM10 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM10 UOW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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