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OW60 HVS

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,484 mi
Last recorded102,484 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW60 HVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 102,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn jumps in socket on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2025 97,870 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 97,845 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 93,051 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test chain (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 88,909 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,497 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 77,027 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both sides. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 71,442 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and tyre valve deteriorated. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,095 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 61,990 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,112 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,912 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,869 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,123 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 22,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,157 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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OW60 HVS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OW60 HVS, 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 OW60 HVS registered?

OW60 HVS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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