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EK10 YLO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,943 mi
Last recorded82,943 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 YLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 82,943 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 82,943 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 70,568 miles

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

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

parking brake performance just met

Fail 17 Jun 2023 70,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

parking brake performance just met

Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,410 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 57,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,024 miles

both rear tyres+nearside front tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2020 48,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

hand brake travel high

Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,511 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 43,518 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,468 miles

offside headlamp has a broken mounting but is not insecure,aim not affected

Pass 22 Jan 2015 38,715 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,105 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 37,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 31,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,782 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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EK10 YLO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK10 YLO, 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 EK10 YLO registered?

EK10 YLO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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