2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · HN10 XBP
2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2010. Recorded mileage 73,837 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HN10 XBP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 73,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN10 XBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (HN10 XBP) between May 2013 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
HN10 XBP Mileage History
- 16/05/201313,180 mi
- 21/05/201418,647 mi+5,467 mi
- 26/05/201521,972 mi+3,325 mi
- 24/05/201625,322 mi+3,350 mi
- 18/05/201728,625 mi+3,303 mi
- 17/05/201831,867 mi+3,242 mi
- 12/09/201938,090 mi+6,223 mi
- 13/09/201938,090 mi
- 21/09/202043,012 mi+4,922 mi
- 27/09/202147,851 mi+4,839 mi
- 28/09/202252,923 mi+5,072 mi
- 26/09/202358,113 mi+5,190 mi
- 26/09/202358,113 mi
- 24/09/202463,522 mi+5,409 mi
- 24/09/202463,522 mi
- 12/09/202568,832 mi+5,310 mi
- 16/09/202673,837 mi+5,005 mi
Average of roughly 4,549 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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