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SA60 KWR

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,296 mi
Last recorded128,296 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA60 KWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 128,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 128,290 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,804 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished / cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear on outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 118,804 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw mechanism / buckle (10.1 (o))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished / cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear on outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,158 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining, both shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 99,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining, both shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,878 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,276 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,578 miles

advise engine management light on

advise nearside front outer tyre wall cut

Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,567 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,950 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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SA60 KWR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA60 KWR, 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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SA60 KWR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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