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GL10 YFY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,175 mi
Last recorded65,175 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 YFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,175 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 65,138 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre valve perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,862 miles

Both front tyre valves starting to deteriorate

Both front tyres bald on edges of tread

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

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 6 Aug 2014 44,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 34,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL10 YFY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL10 YFY, 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 GL10 YFY registered?

GL10 YFY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 2010.

Is GL10 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL10 YFY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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