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FV60 ADU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,539 mi
Last recorded92,539 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 ADU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 92,539 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 92,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 88,523 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 88,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,322 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,948 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 79,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,103 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,915 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 56,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,174 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,950 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 42,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 23,922 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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FV60 ADU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV60 ADU, 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 FV60 ADU registered?

FV60 ADU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2010.

Is FV60 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV60 ADU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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