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H12 ESE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,183 mi
Last recorded138,183 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 ESE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 138,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 137,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 132,482 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 132,435 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,981 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 121,131 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished at base (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 121,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished at base (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 119,679 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items suspended from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/55/16 fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated took several attempts to latch (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged receiver (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear outer pads possibly restricted

Pass 24 May 2019 113,302 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 170,352 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 158,477 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 90,473 miles

items removed prior to test obstructing drivers view of the road

undercovers fitted obstructing testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,454 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,589 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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H12 ESE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H12 ESE, 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 H12 ESE registered?

H12 ESE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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