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DG10 YJY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,303 mi
Last recorded75,303 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 YJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 75,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 71,385 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 71,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 67,284 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,749 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,608 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,093 miles

Offside Rear brake disc inner surface slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,697 miles

slight knock and play in steering system felt at steering wheel

Fail 19 Feb 2018 47,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight knock and play in steering system felt at steering wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,825 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

knock and slight free play in steering system felt at steering wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2016 37,936 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 37,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 16 Feb 2015 32,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,658 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,429 miles

front tyres on 3mm

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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DG10 YJY 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 81.3%.

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 DG10 YJY, 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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DG10 YJY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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