2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · R23 WAG
2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 48,141 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R23 WAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 48,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R23 WAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (R23 WAG) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R23 WAG Mileage History
- 11/07/202241,689 mi
- 13/07/202241,737 mi+48 mi
- 31/07/202343,847 mi+2,110 mi
- 02/08/202446,640 mi+2,793 mi
- 09/07/202548,141 mi+1,501 mi
Average of roughly 2,154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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