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GY59 FBU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,675 mi
Last recorded114,675 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 FBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 114,675 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 114,675 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,385 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 110,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,886 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 102,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,811 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 98,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,313 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,655 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 42,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GY59 FBU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY59 FBU, 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 GY59 FBU registered?

GY59 FBU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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