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RJ59 FKE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,478 mi
Last recorded163,478 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 163,478 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 162,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake disc corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 162,094 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake disc corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 148,961 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Fail 12 May 2020 148,961 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 17 May 2019 125,906 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 125,906 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 110,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 89,894 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 70,485 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 70,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2015 50,347 miles

osr brake disc corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 50,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr brake disc corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 30,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 14,158 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 7,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 7,872 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ59 FKE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RJ59 FKE, 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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RJ59 FKE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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