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FT60 BDE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,268 mi
Last recorded81,268 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,268 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 81,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 74,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 74,485 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror repeater not working and lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,325 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 70,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/S &N/S (3.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 70,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear discs corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2022 65,684 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,994 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,685 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,233 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 24,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 24,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 18,472 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 18,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FT60 BDE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FT60 BDE, 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 FT60 BDE registered?

FT60 BDE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 December 2010.

Is FT60 BDE safe to buy?

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