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RK60 VML

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,268 mi
Last recorded141,268 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK60 VML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 141,268 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 137,370 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 137,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,434 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 132,434 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 119,766 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 109,922 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 109,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 101,165 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,122 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 96,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,404 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,580 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 76,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,914 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,058 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 59,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,516 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 51,499 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,651 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 VML is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK60 VML, 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 VML registered?

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

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