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MA10 BFU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,819 mi
Last recorded59,819 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 59,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 59,475 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,635 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,857 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 54,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,464 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,638 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,153 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,606 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 13,497 miles

n/s front tyre puncture

Pass 18 Jul 2013 4,546 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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MA10 BFU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MA10 BFU, 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 MA10 BFU registered?

MA10 BFU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2010.

Is MA10 BFU safe to buy?

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