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FY10 ZJV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,602 mi
Last recorded78,602 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 ZJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,602 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 72,528 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 72,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 68,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 57,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Jul 2020 57,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2019 54,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,353 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 30,132 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% biased to the offside front (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% biased to the nearside rear (3.7.B.5b)

under trays & engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,982 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,039 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 ZJV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY10 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

FY10 ZJV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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