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RK60 VFS

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,455 mi
Last recorded121,455 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK60 VFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 121,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2026 121,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,338 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 111,338 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 99,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,932 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,186 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2022 79,180 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,708 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front and rear wheel hub trims fitted of time test

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily perished (185/65/15 T) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,627 miles

Nearside Rear perished.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 47,601 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working embedded in mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear perished.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,713 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)

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2014 35,891 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,745 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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RK60 VFS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK60 VFS, 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 RK60 VFS registered?

RK60 VFS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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