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FT10 HCD

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,202 mi
Last recorded90,202 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 90,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (o/s & n/s) (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever requires adjustments ( High Travel)

Rear Coil spring corroded (o/s & n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 86,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,453 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,409 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 77,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 73,382 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2020 68,859 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides outer faces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corroding

Pass 8 May 2019 68,320 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 61,323 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 53,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 53,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dash cam (8.3.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 45,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,408 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,682 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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FT10 HCD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FT10 HCD, 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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FT10 HCD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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