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GU60 LYA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,461 mi
Last recorded153,461 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU60 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 153,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 29 Oct 2025 153,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield damaged but secure

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 147,774 miles

center exhaust heat shield damaged but secure

Fail 12 Nov 2024 147,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

center exhaust heat shield damaged but secure

Pass 5 Dec 2023 143,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Hose Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Brake Hose Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 137,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 131,503 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,270 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 125,269 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 120,002 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 109,416 miles

front tyres worn on edges

fuel tank rusting

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,842 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,000 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,567 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,385 miles

Both front tyres getting low on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GU60 LYA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU60 LYA, 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 GU60 LYA registered?

GU60 LYA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 2010.

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