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HV10 BNU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,710 mi
Last recorded73,710 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 BNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hardened (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 71,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,411 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm approx & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 66,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm approx & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 63,147 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,975 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 41,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,985 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,592 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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HV10 BNU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 HV10 BNU, 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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HV10 BNU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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