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FV10 CVL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,211 mi
Last recorded124,211 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 CVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 124,211 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 113,947 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 104,364 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 89,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust centre box outter skin corroded and peel off a bit.

Fail 8 Apr 2022 89,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre box outter skin corroded and peel off a bit.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 72,221 miles

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

exhaust centre box outter skin coroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,721 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,716 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,055 miles

Front brakes slight bind.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

service due.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Fail 31 Mar 2017 57,188 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 25 Mar 2016 55,877 miles

under body tray fitted full length of vehicle obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,532 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,287 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,921 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 45,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FV10 CVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV10 CVL, 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 FV10 CVL registered?

FV10 CVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2010.

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