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FY10 OVL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,857 mi
Last recorded109,857 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 OVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 109,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight uneven wear - offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2026 109,852 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (rear end of pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusters defective (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,438 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 108,438 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 106,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,348 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 104,348 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Top mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal to flexy corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH front inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components and damaged o/s

Fail 10 Aug 2022 99,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal to flexy corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH front inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components and damaged o/s

Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted unable to check some components o/s/ f damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,732 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front strut bottom spring mount catching inner wing on full lock

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 12 Aug 2020 93,732 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 2.98 % plate limit 0f 1.20% (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front strut bottom spring mount catching inner wing on full lock

front discs worn and corroded

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front shocker spring lower mount been catching inner wing

front discs corroded and worn

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 15 Aug 2019 90,755 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 2.25 % plate limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front shocker spring lower mount been catching inner wing

front discs corroded and worn

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,533 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,556 miles

all brake discs slight pitting

Fail 24 Aug 2017 80,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all brake discs slight pitting

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,811 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2016 73,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,258 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,256 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,259 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,707 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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FY10 OVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY10 OVL, 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 FY10 OVL registered?

FY10 OVL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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