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RIB 5618

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,179 mi
Last recorded181,179 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 5618
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 181,179 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 181,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 176,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 170,447 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 170,422 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 163,273 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 97,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 152,085 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,419 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 90,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,241 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 82,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 115,277 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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RIB 5618 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RIB 5618, 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 RIB 5618 registered?

RIB 5618 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is RIB 5618 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 5618 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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