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SM10 EHJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,227 mi
Last recorded71,227 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 EHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 71,227 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion front and rear suspension / subframe

Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,294 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 65,856 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 63,226 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 60,501 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 60,501 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 55,781 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,978 miles

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

handbrake close to end of its travel

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,798 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 50,798 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,452 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,708 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,247 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,877 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SM10 EHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SM10 EHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM10 EHJ registered?

SM10 EHJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is SM10 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 EHJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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