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GP55 COE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,647 mi
Last recorded174,647 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 COE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 174,647 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 174,647 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 154,926 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2023 151,183 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 143,061 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 136,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 135,573 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 135,530 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small holes in boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 127,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both very heavily corroded and heavily worn, almost excesive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot leaking grease and grease all over (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to almost cords on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to almost cords on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 120,194 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 120,194 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose not clipped sercurely

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose not clipped sercurely

Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 86,928 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 77,662 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 64,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 64,936 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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GP55 COE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP55 COE, 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 GP55 COE registered?

GP55 COE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2010.

Is GP55 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 COE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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