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AK10 YVB

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,232 mi
Last recorded120,232 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 YVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 120,232 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes ()

Lower bush perished on both Rear shockers

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

Offside Headlight cloudy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 116,982 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight cloudy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

lower bush perished on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 18 Dec 2023 113,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs lipped and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower bush perishing on Rear shock absorbers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low in tread across centre, 1mm tread on very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

OSF brake back plate corroding away

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm in tread on very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,600 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 107,688 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,236 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,968 miles

Belly pan and undertrays cover most of underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 90,836 miles

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

Belly pan and undertrays cover most of underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 84,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,557 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,766 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,814 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 44,814 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

rust on fuel tank around where pipes go in to the tank

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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AK10 YVB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK10 YVB, 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 AK10 YVB registered?

AK10 YVB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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