2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Diesel · FG10 AEB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, though the history reveals a pattern of inconsistent MOT preparation. The most recent test on 21 March 2024 at 149,300 miles passed with no defects recorded, following an unexplained failure just six days prior at 149,065 miles. While the record shows no specific faults for that failure, the proximity of the two dates suggests either a clerical error in testing or a minor compliance issue that was rectified immediately before the retest. The overall maintenance trend appears stable as the vehicle has consistently achieved clean passes without accumulating recurring advisories. The mileage profile of approximately 9,331 miles per year aligns closely with the national average for a sixteen-year-old vehicle. There is a notable gap in recorded data between February 2022 and March 2023, where the car covered 15,145 miles in just thirteen months. However, the usage slowed significantly between the March 2023 and 2024 tests, with only 4,027 miles recorded in that period. This variation indicates the car is used for regular commuting, which typically puts predictable wear on drivetrain components and suspension bushings, but the low mileage suggests the engine has not been over stressed. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and rear arches, as this generation of A-Class is prone to corrosion. Although the MOT record lacks advisories for brake components or suspension wear, a manual check for binding calipers or perished rubber arm bushes is necessary. Given the 149,300-mile mark, verify the condition of the shock absorbers and the state of the exhaust system to ensure no high-mileage degradation is present despite the clean test history.