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FH10 HKJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,137 mi
Last recorded89,137 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH10 HKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 89,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 85,827 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,043 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,443 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2021 67,443 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre deteriorated 185/65/15

o/s track rod end play

Pass 11 Jun 2020 58,680 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 58,605 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 49,072 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,856 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

o/s/f inner tie rod

Fail 19 Sep 2017 38,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f inner tie rod

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r nail in tyre

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner and outer edge 195-65-15

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner and outer + deteriorated

tracking

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,688 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated 185-65-15

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,938 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 11,406 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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FH10 HKJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH10 HKJ, 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 FH10 HKJ registered?

FH10 HKJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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