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BJ10 GKE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,905 mi
Last recorded81,905 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 GKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 81,905 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 81,905 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 75,956 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 70,325 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,099 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 63,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 57,339 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,522 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 49,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 49,288 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,778 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 47,778 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,075 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,756 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,343 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 19,856 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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BJ10 GKE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ10 GKE, 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 BJ10 GKE registered?

BJ10 GKE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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