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FV10 FPE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,661 mi
Last recorded25,661 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 FPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,661 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 25,657 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 25,657 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 25,611 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable corroded, cover damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 25,611 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable corroded, cover damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,550 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable corroded, cover damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 25,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Ply opening up, cuts and cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable corroded, cover damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 25,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 25,170 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 24,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In sidewalls and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking slightly in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 24,928 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In sidewalls and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking slightly in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,498 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 24,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,508 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,850 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 22,326 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 21,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,354 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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FV10 FPE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

FV10 FPE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 2010.

Is FV10 FPE safe to buy?

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