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VF55 RBF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,725 mi
Last recorded67,725 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 RBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 67,725 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 62,285 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 62,274 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 59,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 50,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 42,751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 35,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked Edges of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Cracked In Edges of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,011 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,504 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 26,504 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,202 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,783 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,858 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 18,858 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,214 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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VF55 RBF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,991cc 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 VF55 RBF, 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 VF55 RBF registered?

VF55 RBF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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