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AO10 YRJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,955 mi
Last recorded45,955 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 YRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 43,637 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 43,637 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 40,785 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 38,217 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 36,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 33,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fuel neck corrosion

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,506 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel neck corrosion

Rear Lower both rear shocks eyelets corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2018 31,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fuel neck corrosion

Rear Lower both rear shocks eyelets corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 29,470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,443 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 25,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 23,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,203 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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AO10 YRJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO10 YRJ, 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 AO10 YRJ registered?

AO10 YRJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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