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PJ59 HBG

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,550 mi
Last recorded92,550 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 HBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

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

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

Rear Offside & Nearside shock-absorber outer casings slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 92,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Offside & Nearside shock-absorber outer casings slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 83,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,347 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 76,347 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 60,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,173 miles

nearside rear tyre low on inside edge and wearing uneven

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 31,847 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,979 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 17,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 22,918 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 16,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 16,853 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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PJ59 HBG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ59 HBG, 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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PJ59 HBG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2010.

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