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GJ60 YFN

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,959 mi
Last recorded49,959 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ60 YFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 49,959 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 49,380 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,611 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,716 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,080 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 35,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 29,020 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 23,405 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 23,404 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 21,532 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 21,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,701 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 17,295 miles

both front outer tyre walls just starting to perish

both rear outer tyre walls perished 185/65/15

Fail 12 Oct 2015 17,295 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outer tyre walls just starting to perish

both rear outer tyre walls perished 185/65/15

Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,859 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 12,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GJ60 YFN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ60 YFN, 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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GJ60 YFN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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