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SW10 FBL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,229 mi
Last recorded46,229 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 46,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 46,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely Worn on the outer edge and 2.5mm tread measured at lowest point 185/65/15 Replacement Advised. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge and 3mm tread measured at lowest point 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, Near side and Off side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear and On Limit ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 40,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 35,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 30,735 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 30,735 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 27,382 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 26,889 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 25,064 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 23,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 21,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 19,501 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,551 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2015 17,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 13,282 miles

Self cancellation of indicator switch fault detected

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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SW10 FBL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW10 FBL, 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 SW10 FBL registered?

SW10 FBL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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The MOT history for SW10 FBL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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