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S88 HLG

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,306 mi
Last recorded129,306 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 HLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 129,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 122,768 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 122,768 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 118,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear wiper rubber missing from blade

Fail 6 Aug 2024 118,101 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear wiper rubber missing from blade

Pass 4 Aug 2023 111,908 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 111,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,583 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 105,583 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,179 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 101,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,296 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 98,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple splits to cord due to perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple splits to cord due to perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking and old (2010) 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking and old (2010) 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,095 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking and perished on sidewalls nearside rear tyre at 3mm on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,701 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked around tread

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both down to 3mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,803 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 20,370 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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S88 HLG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S88 HLG, 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 S88 HLG registered?

S88 HLG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 August 2010.

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