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SJ10 ZPH

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,563 mi
Last recorded98,563 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 ZPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 98,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 98,357 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 80,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axles corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 64,955 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 62,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,560 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 58,559 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,083 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,470 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,489 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 51,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r .. front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r .. front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,058 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,319 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,755 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,807 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 31,688 miles

Centre Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 31,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,748 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,710 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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SJ10 ZPH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJ10 ZPH, 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 SJ10 ZPH registered?

SJ10 ZPH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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