2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · 21,911 MOT tests
2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliability
2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 22 A-Class years (21,911 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- 34.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 71,331
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,911
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: about average for its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: about average for its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.3% of tests fail here (34% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.7%
- Brakes9.8%
- Suspension8.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Tyres5.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Side repeater not working 4.25%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.89%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.84%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.74%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.61%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.46%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.9%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.97%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.45%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz A-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable?
2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 22 A-Class years (21,911 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT?
Most often side repeater not working (4.25% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.89% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class shows 71,331 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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