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RKB 52

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,074 mi
Last recorded31,074 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKB 52
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 31,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 31,070 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 30,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 28,016 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 28,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 26,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 24,198 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 24,165 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 21,608 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2018 19,685 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,158 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 18,158 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2015 13,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 8,731 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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RKB 52 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RKB 52, 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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RKB 52 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 August 2010.

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