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OU60 HHW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,795 mi
Last recorded168,795 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU60 HHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 168,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 168,733 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc protection plate corroded and loose

Pass 9 Apr 2025 163,543 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 163,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 159,682 miles

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

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 159,681 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlight mounting broken

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 138,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 138,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2022 138,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,003 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 125,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,240 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 111,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,447 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 95,313 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 83,287 miles

plastic covers fitted under car

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 65,878 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,595 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 47,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,889 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 16,475 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,209 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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OU60 HHW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OU60 HHW, 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 OU60 HHW registered?

OU60 HHW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2010.

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