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A10 VEL

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,596 mi
Last recorded88,596 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,596 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

air bag warning message on display. warning lamp function ok

Pass 13 Mar 2025 79,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

air-bag warning message on screen. air-bag warning lamp operating correctly

Pass 11 Mar 2024 76,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and slight inner rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 76,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and slight inner rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,951 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,592 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,567 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,773 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,260 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,144 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,748 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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A10 VEL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A10 VEL, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A10 VEL?

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What year was A10 VEL registered?

A10 VEL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is A10 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 VEL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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