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FV10 YGY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,178 mi
Last recorded42,178 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 YGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 42,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 42,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,591 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 39,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 37,483 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 37,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R15 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R15 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 35,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R15 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R15 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 33,206 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,385 miles

Hub caps fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 27,240 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 24,321 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,693 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2016 17,368 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 13,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 9,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 5,733 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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FV10 YGY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 FV10 YGY, 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 FV10 YGY registered?

FV10 YGY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2010.

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The MOT history for FV10 YGY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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