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R27 CAM

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,563 mi
Last recorded86,563 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 CAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 86,563 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2026 86,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 84,037 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner fowling road spring

Fail 22 Sep 2025 84,035 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Front wheel arch liner fowling road spring

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 81,626 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,545 miles

Nearside Front undertray and wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer shoulder + sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 75,756 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Front wheel arch liner fowling road spring

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,799 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 69,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,115 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under shields & nearside front inner wing cover damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2019 67,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under shields & nearside front inner wing cover damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,946 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure damaged & holed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 61,946 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure damaged & holed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bulb insecure (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,530 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,948 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,638 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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R27 CAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R27 CAM, 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 R27 CAM registered?

R27 CAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2010.

Is R27 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 CAM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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