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S88 JPJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,119 mi
Last recorded128,119 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 JPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 128,119 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Just outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 128,107 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Just outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 125,556 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 125,502 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 120,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2023 120,366 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,787 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 116,784 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front headlamps clouded over affecting beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system When system pressurised pipe(s) connections going to ABS unit under bonnet are leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,688 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 112,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wiper efficiency not checked. (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses clouded over affecting beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,458 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 105,443 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,255 miles

covers and trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2019 95,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

covers and trays fitted

long travel on parking brake

Pass 20 Nov 2018 87,869 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 87,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,976 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,073 miles

engine management light on

engine under tray damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,676 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 54,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,916 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 44,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,795 miles

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

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 JPJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel 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 S88 JPJ, 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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S88 JPJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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