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GL10 FRO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,380 mi
Last recorded83,380 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 FRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 83,380 miles

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

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

slight noise from o/s/rear brake cant fully inspect pads

Fail 20 Nov 2025 83,380 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

slight noise from o/s/rear brake cant fully inspect pads

Pass 11 Nov 2024 68,112 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 68,112 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 57,999 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 52,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 50,394 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 50,394 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 49,062 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,850 miles

centre rear seat buckle outer causing broken

Fail 21 Jan 2020 46,848 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

centre rear seat buckle outer causing broken

Pass 14 Jan 2019 43,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,356 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 34,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,136 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 16,279 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 14,656 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 14,655 miles

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

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

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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GL10 FRO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GL10 FRO, 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 GL10 FRO registered?

GL10 FRO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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