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TEW 542

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,941 mi
Last recorded121,941 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEW 542
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 121,941 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 118,630 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 115,471 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 115,357 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 110,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 98,835 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 85,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 81,708 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 74,478 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,143 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 60,193 miles

Offside Rear parking brake poor

Pass 6 May 2016 52,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 45,960 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 40,505 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 34,496 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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TEW 542 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TEW 542, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEW 542 registered?

TEW 542 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is TEW 542 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEW 542 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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