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J33 VFB

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,786 mi
Last recorded82,786 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 VFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 82,786 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 82,784 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 80,802 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF PLACE

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,195 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 79,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 75,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,668 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,445 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 58,443 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH REAR COIL SPRING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES LOWER ON EDGES 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 54,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 50,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 38,979 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

fuel tank slight corrosion[surface]

Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,930 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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J33 VFB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J33 VFB, 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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J33 VFB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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