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HG10 GRU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,905 mi
Last recorded48,905 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 GRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 48,905 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 46,884 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,730 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 42,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,943 miles

rev counter not used

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,024 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,188 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,161 miles

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,000 miles

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Fail 10 Apr 2017 30,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,074 miles

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,526 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 14,382 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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HG10 GRU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG10 GRU, 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 HG10 GRU registered?

HG10 GRU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is HG10 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG10 GRU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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