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SD10 FEF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,990 mi
Last recorded166,990 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD10 FEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 166,990 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf + nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 19 Apr 2025 166,990 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf + nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Mar 2024 139,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 139,154 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 131,553 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on edges 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 126,757 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 126,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,751 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 110,831 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,945 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,703 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 81,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished and cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 70,478 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,674 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on side wall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre perished on side wall

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,460 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish and crack

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,254 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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SD10 FEF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel 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 SD10 FEF, 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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SD10 FEF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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