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FY10 WCU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,517 mi
Last recorded138,517 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 WCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 138,517 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust casing

Pass 3 Oct 2019 132,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 125,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear body work damage etc

rear wiper missing

Fail 25 Sep 2018 125,874 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear body work damage etc

rear wiper missing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 115,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 115,096 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,980 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 101,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,527 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,526 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2014 69,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke meter reading recorded [lean]

Pass 3 May 2013 45,748 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 45,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WCU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

FY10 WCU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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