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RF10 VKD

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,712 mi
Last recorded104,712 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF10 VKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 104,712 miles

Lower under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

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

Fail 22 May 2024 104,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen and block (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Lower under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

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

Pass 17 May 2023 97,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 90,258 miles

Front engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Lower under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 14 Jun 2021 84,989 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre nearing wear indicators

Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower undertray missing

Fail 2 Jul 2020 77,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower undertray missing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,595 miles

undertray front damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2019 70,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertray front damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,246 miles

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

Offside side repeater damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2018 63,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside side repeater damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,448 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,119 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,069 miles

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Both rear brake discs scored on outer faces

Front washer jets require adjustment

Nearside front inner wheel rim has slight damage

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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RF10 VKD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF10 VKD, 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 RF10 VKD registered?

RF10 VKD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2010.

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