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W999 RJB

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,105 mi
Last recorded75,105 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW999 RJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,105 miles

Front both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

horn could be more audible.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 74,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly fogged aim visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 73,189 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 73,189 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plastic lens fogged and image distorted. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,483 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,063 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing certain aspects of the test.

Fail 15 Oct 2021 71,063 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing certain aspects of the test.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,172 miles

covers fitted underside preventing inspection of some underside components.

Fail 23 Oct 2020 70,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake binding when jacked.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes leading to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted underside preventing inspection of some underside components.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,852 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 68,840 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 65,176 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,521 miles

N/S REAR TYRE NOW STARTING TO PERISH ON OUTER WALL...ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,080 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 33,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,048 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W999 RJB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W999 RJB, 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 W999 RJB registered?

W999 RJB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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