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GK60 VJN

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,893 mi
Last recorded92,893 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK60 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 92,893 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 87,566 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 87,565 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 80,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,531 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 67,530 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working and offside door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear pads and warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,259 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jan 2019 56,258 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,022 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 41,168 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 41,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,037 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 34,037 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,008 miles

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

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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GK60 VJN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK60 VJN, 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 GK60 VJN registered?

GK60 VJN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 September 2010.

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