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V17 JLH

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,083 mi
Last recorded78,083 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 JLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 78,083 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, polish needed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2025 78,083 miles

Central Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working In mirror, LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, polish needed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Dec 2024 74,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,812 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,588 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,309 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 67,309 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,385 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,476 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 64,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,449 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 62,449 miles

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

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

o/s/r/hand brake shoes noisey when wheel spun

Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,395 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,271 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 57,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 47,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,002 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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V17 JLH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V17 JLH, 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 V17 JLH registered?

V17 JLH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2010.

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