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EF59 VHJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,428 mi
Last recorded61,428 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 61,428 miles

Front Number Plate Detoration

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper Loose O/S/R

Fail 29 Jun 2026 61,428 miles

Front Number Plate Detoration

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper Loose O/S/R

Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 55,427 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Bumper Slightly Cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper Slightly Cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 51,890 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 51,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,145 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,491 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,412 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,068 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 26,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,905 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,055 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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EF59 VHJ 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 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 EF59 VHJ, 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 EF59 VHJ registered?

EF59 VHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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