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GJ10 VWY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 VWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,100 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 118,090 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 104,904 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,907 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,921 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,026 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2019 51,991 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,063 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 32,063 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,917 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,224 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,141 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,368 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 14,193 miles

both front tyres 3mm + worn on shoulders

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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GJ10 VWY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ10 VWY, 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 GJ10 VWY registered?

GJ10 VWY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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