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HJ10 ZGK

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,617 mi
Last recorded57,617 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 ZGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 57,617 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 57,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

park brake travel High

Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,193 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

parking brake travel high

Pass 21 Mar 2024 50,575 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 48,583 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 46,145 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,410 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,591 miles

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

Offside rear jacking blocking missing

Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,738 miles

Offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 24,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,318 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,636 miles

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,082 miles

front tyres worn more on outer shoulders + begining to crack.

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear tyres begining to crack

Fail 28 Mar 2014 15,082 miles

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

front tyres worn more on outer shoulders + begining to crack.

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2013 10,739 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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HJ10 ZGK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HJ10 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

HJ10 ZGK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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The MOT history for HJ10 ZGK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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