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VK60 HSU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,980 mi
Last recorded158,980 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK60 HSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 158,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Close to excessive, attention required. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside headlight bracket broken, headlight still secure.

Fail 8 Jun 2026 158,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Close to excessive, attention required. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside headlight bracket broken, headlight still secure.

Pass 23 Jun 2025 126,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 89,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,106 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 89,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 82,435 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 82,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,382 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2018 65,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,697 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 49,330 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,560 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,928 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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VK60 HSU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK60 HSU, 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 VK60 HSU registered?

VK60 HSU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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