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HJ10 KKV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,843 mi
Last recorded73,843 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 KKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 73,843 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 73,840 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 70,619 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,093 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,085 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 54,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 50,026 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,861 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 42,227 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 42,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 37,121 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 32,280 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 32,278 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,001 miles

Both sides rear tyres starting to split/perish.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Front slight outer sidewall damage to kerbing band.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 29,001 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear tyres starting to split/perish.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Front slight outer sidewall damage to kerbing band.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,174 miles

Both front brake discs slightly ridged

Fail 8 Mar 2013 14,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front brake discs slightly ridged

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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HJ10 KKV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ10 KKV, 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 HJ10 KKV registered?

HJ10 KKV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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