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GL10 FSJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,274 mi
Last recorded81,274 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 FSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 81,274 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 73,409 miles

Offside Wiper smearing

Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,730 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 68,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tyre pressure warning indicator on

Pass 2 Aug 2023 63,906 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 63,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,072 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 58,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 52,978 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 52,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,472 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 50,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,469 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 47,350 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,061 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,326 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,640 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 33,640 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 28,883 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,295 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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GL10 FSJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

GL10 FSJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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