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RJ59 FLV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,051 mi
Last recorded141,051 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 FLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 141,051 miles

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 141,051 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 132,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 124,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 124,094 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 106,583 miles

Offside Front washer poor in operation to clean windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2016 88,571 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,286 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,715 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 22,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 18,513 miles

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

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

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 FLV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FLV, 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 RJ59 FLV registered?

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

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