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BJ10 VLN

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,134 mi
Last recorded110,134 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 VLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 110,134 miles

Front slight blow on exhaust

Front slight clicking coming from gear box when spinning front wheels

Fail 28 Mar 2026 110,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front slight blow on exhaust

Front slight clicking coming from gear box when spinning front wheels

Pass 28 Apr 2025 104,152 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 104,150 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 94,974 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 88,225 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 87,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,126 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates deteriated (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 73,699 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 69,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,976 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,824 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,163 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,163 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,834 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,127 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 33,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VLN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ10 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

BJ10 VLN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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