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BP02 SJP

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 SJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 79,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,023 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 78,023 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 75,372 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,448 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 70,609 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 70,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,154 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 62,551 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some component inspection

Fail 15 Nov 2018 62,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some component inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,361 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2017 56,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 51,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 46,056 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 36,245 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 26,098 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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BP02 SJP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BP02 SJP, 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 BP02 SJP registered?

BP02 SJP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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The MOT history for BP02 SJP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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