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GU10 LYR

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

74,884 mi
Last recorded74,884 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 LYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,331 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 68,186 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,180 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2020 62,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,674 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 55,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,704 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 48,700 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 48,692 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn around outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn around inner edge / cracked around inner sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,620 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2017 40,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,358 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are slightly perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 26,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are cracked / deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2013 17,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 17,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GU10 LYR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GU10 LYR, 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 GU10 LYR registered?

GU10 LYR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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