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VE10 FDM

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,546 mi
Last recorded139,546 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 FDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 139,546 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 x discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 139,546 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 x discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 137,670 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 137,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 126,298 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 126,298 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 111,679 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 98,160 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tyres stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 98,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s tyres stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 89,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,297 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 83,297 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,899 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,195 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 45,758 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 37,237 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 33,978 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 33,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 20,376 miles

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

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

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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VE10 FDM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VE10 FDM, 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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VE10 FDM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2010.

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