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FV60 SOU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,322 mi
Last recorded65,322 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 SOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 65,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts, around outer edge, no cords seen,would advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts around outer edge, would advise replacement 195 55 16 87h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body heavy corrosion, no leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 65,321 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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 Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,375 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 63,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 61,226 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,855 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,360 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 55,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear park brake effort low

park brake efficiency low 18%

Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 48,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 42,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,361 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 21,949 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,536 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 15,276 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 SOU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

FV60 SOU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 2010.

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