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AO10 SSJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,510 mi
Last recorded123,510 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 123,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 121,485 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 121,484 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to roller brake test due to broken coil springs (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,148 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 120,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 117,992 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 107,676 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 107,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 88,453 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 88,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on edge of inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 77,910 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 4 May 2018 77,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 May 2017 68,025 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 55,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,506 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,470 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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AO10 SSJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO10 SSJ, 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 AO10 SSJ registered?

AO10 SSJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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