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BJ10 GMY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,819 mi
Last recorded80,819 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 GMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 80,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front wheels heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,812 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim very rusty

Offside Front road wheel ,very rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2025 78,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cracks and cuts all the way around the outside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts and cracks all the way around the outside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel rim very rusty

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

Offside Front road wheel ,very rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2024 76,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,372 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 74,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 73,251 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 73,247 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 71,796 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,889 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,071 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,674 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 41,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,715 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam adjust only just within legal limit and unable to adjust more

Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 11,717 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 10,588 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)

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 GMY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

BJ10 GMY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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