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R9 EGA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,574 mi
Last recorded101,574 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 EGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 101,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 101,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 101,550 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 99,091 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 95,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wing mirror unit slightly damaged/insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Dec 2022 95,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wing mirror unit slightly damaged/insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2022 95,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner And Outer Sidewall damaged /Run on Flat Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wing mirror unit slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 130,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2020 130,066 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2019 119,462 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,721 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 43,078 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 43,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,326 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,363 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside windscreen washer jet partly blocked

Pass 2 Dec 2014 26,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Dec 2013 18,446 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 18,446 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R9 EGA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R9 EGA, 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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R9 EGA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2010.

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