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SC10 HSV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,356 mi
Last recorded77,356 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 HSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 77,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 77,337 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 67,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 57,565 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 57,330 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,195 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,684 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,667 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,596 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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SC10 HSV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC10 HSV, 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 SC10 HSV registered?

SC10 HSV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 August 2010.

Is SC10 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC10 HSV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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