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T12 TKG

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,165 mi
Last recorded73,165 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 TKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 73,165 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 69,636 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 69,633 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,882 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2021 56,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,816 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 45,444 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 41,979 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 41,979 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,793 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,818 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,176 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 13,487 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 13,462 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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T12 TKG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T12 TKG, 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 T12 TKG registered?

T12 TKG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2010.

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