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FW10 AEF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW10 AEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 91,800 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,705 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 87,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 83,150 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,721 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK PIPE CORRODING

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

Offside HEADLAMP DISCOLOURING

Pass 11 Mar 2022 74,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 74,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has puncture repair in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 69,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,093 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 62,093 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 37,428 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 24,916 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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FW10 AEF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FW10 AEF, 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 FW10 AEF registered?

FW10 AEF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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