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HW10 HYL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,685 mi
Last recorded116,685 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW10 HYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 116,685 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 116,684 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 106,716 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 106,716 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,014 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 91,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,991 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 76,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 76,794 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,512 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 60,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,171 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 44,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,379 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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HW10 HYL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HW10 HYL, 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 HW10 HYL registered?

HW10 HYL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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