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HY10 URM

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,159 mi
Last recorded153,159 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 URM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 153,159 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F Headlamp lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 153,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F Headlamp lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 144,629 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber bump stop missing

offside front shock absorber bump stop missing

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2023 144,626 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber bump stop missing

offside front shock absorber bump stop missing

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 139,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty at top coil's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion on it near flex hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty at top coil's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface corrosion on them (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack n/s upper part (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank and filler neck pipe rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2021 131,983 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipe rusty but not leaking ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty at top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / small crack near side at top off screen (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank rusty but not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2020 127,709 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipe very rusty but not leaking ()

fuel tank has surface rust

Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,336 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck rusty but not leaking ()

fuel tank rusty around pipe connection and seams of tank but not leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2018 111,265 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 111,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,764 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Fail 2 Mar 2017 94,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,469 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 79,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,772 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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HY10 URM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY10 URM, 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 HY10 URM registered?

HY10 URM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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