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AP59 HLJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,053 mi
Last recorded69,053 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 HLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 69,053 miles

both front headlight lens glazed up

offside front tyre bold tread edges.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2024 65,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,664 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 54,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 49,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 45,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven pad wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 40,147 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,551 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,418 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 20,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AP59 HLJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AP59 HLJ, 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 AP59 HLJ registered?

AP59 HLJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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The MOT history for AP59 HLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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