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VE10 RFK

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,851 mi
Last recorded99,851 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 RFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 99,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 94,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 94,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,761 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,797 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 88,797 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,248 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 80,234 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 75,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 75,493 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,325 miles

Front suspension low causing plastic under tray damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 71,325 miles

Front suspension low causing plastic under tray damage

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,491 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,090 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 44,090 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,914 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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VE10 RFK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

VE10 RFK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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