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G18 HJL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

89,265 mi
Last recorded89,265 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 HJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,043 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 94,041 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,301 miles

Slight oil leak rear diff.

Pass 5 Dec 2024 80,373 miles

AIRBAG system indicates malfunction - SRS light not on at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2024 83,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 64,728 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 81,553 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp not fully functional. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 57,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 57,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 76,399 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

misting of oil around rear diff

Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 68,433 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to offside front tyre. needs decelerometer 4X4 (1.2.1 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 41,803 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged/slightly loose. Advise repair

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,632 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 62,632 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 37,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 31,755 miles

emissions limited, unable to obtain a reading

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 14 Dec 2018 31,755 miles

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

emissions limited, unable to obtain a reading

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,923 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 38,920 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2017 23,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,721 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,835 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 23,835 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,729 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,797 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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G18 HJL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 G18 HJL, 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 G18 HJL registered?

G18 HJL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2010.

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