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FV59 UMW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

140,119 mi
Last recorded140,119 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 UMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 140,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 132,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 124,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn low on edges...

offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge...

Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,616 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,911 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,206 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))

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,293 miles

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

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,684 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm and badly cracked on inner sidewall...

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,570 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,317 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,346 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,327 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 23,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,265 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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FV59 UMW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FV59 UMW, 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 FV59 UMW registered?

FV59 UMW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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