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HY60 POJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,209 mi
Last recorded116,209 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY60 POJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 116,209 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 116,201 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,472 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 109,471 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 100,817 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 100,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,274 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,651 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 73,651 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 69,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,608 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 62,608 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,970 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Sep 2015 49,949 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,541 miles

driveshaft grease around offside front hub

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,386 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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HY60 POJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY60 POJ, 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 HY60 POJ registered?

HY60 POJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2010.

Is HY60 POJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY60 POJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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