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HJ60 VBU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,002 mi
Last recorded75,002 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ60 VBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 75,002 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 75,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 65,954 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 65,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 47,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,148 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,703 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,194 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 29,998 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,829 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,735 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,785 miles

cut in nsr tyre un able to see cords

Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,583 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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HJ60 VBU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ60 VBU, 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 HJ60 VBU registered?

HJ60 VBU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is HJ60 VBU safe to buy?

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