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J70 VJC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,358 mi
Last recorded98,358 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 98,358 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 96,050 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 93,724 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,728 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 91,724 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,755 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,682 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 87,681 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,287 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,287 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 83,904 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,984 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,657 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,920 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling arch lining catching on coil spring (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system fouling arch lining is catching on coil spring (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,967 miles

off side mirror blinker lamp lense broken

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,244 miles

o/s/f wiper blade smears screen

rear tyres slightly cracked between tread

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,003 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 38,002 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,708 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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J70 VJC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J70 VJC, 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 J70 VJC registered?

J70 VJC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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