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HJ10 ZZS

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,880 mi
Last recorded134,880 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 ZZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 134,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 127,814 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 127,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 116,816 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 116,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 106,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,998 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,297 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 88,297 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on outer tread.195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm.[flat spots] (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,601 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and perished

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape/distorted

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2019 78,601 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and perished

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape/distorted

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,857 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,699 miles

Both rear tyres slightly distorted

Front brake discs ridged

Slight imbalance on the front brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,070 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn down low on inner edge.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,331 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,718 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 ZZS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

HJ10 ZZS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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