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VE10 RFJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,141 mi
Last recorded83,141 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 RFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 83,141 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 83,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,642 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 81,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,007 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,003 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 74,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,616 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,538 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges, n/s/f worse

rear tyres age cracking & manufactured in 2010

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,918 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 26,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RFJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RFJ, 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 VE10 RFJ registered?

VE10 RFJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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