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GY10 KZU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,605 mi
Last recorded99,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 KZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,605 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 99,576 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,301 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 84,747 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Nail in tyre Nearside & Offside ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 84,746 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Nail in tyre Nearside & Offside ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 81,565 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,990 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 65,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,315 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 55,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 48,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,893 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,893 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,148 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Apr 2014 30,148 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2013 20,282 miles

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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GY10 KZU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY10 KZU, 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 GY10 KZU registered?

GY10 KZU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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