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HJ60 VCA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,087 mi
Last recorded56,087 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 56,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 52,798 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 50,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 46,522 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 44,447 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 41,620 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 38,439 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 38,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 33,014 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 31,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,542 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,016 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 28,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,882 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 22,977 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 VCA 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 81.3%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

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

Is HJ60 VCA safe to buy?

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