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KR10 YLU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,080 mi
Last recorded98,080 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR10 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 98,080 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 92,622 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 92,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 88,128 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer tread. 195/55/r16-87v

Both rear tyres wearing on inner tread. 195/55/r16-87v

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Unable to see front brake pads.

Fail 30 Dec 2022 88,128 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer tread. 195/55/r16-87v

Both rear tyres wearing on inner tread. 195/55/r16-87v

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 24 Dec 2021 83,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 83,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leaking grease over lower suspension arm/brake calliper and wheel inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface has corrosion bands formed. Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Due to condition of brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 83,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.20 and vehicle states service B overdue by 705 days (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leaking grease over lower suspension arm/brake calliper and wheel inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface has corrosion bands formed. Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Due to condition of brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both , outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front chip in windscreen Zone 'B'

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,189 miles

Front Brake discs slight lipped

Offside Front main beam - Bulb not in correct

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,189 miles

Front Brake discs slight lipped

Offside Front main beam - Bulb not in correct

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,357 miles

undertray is fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 50,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre is perishing (4.1.E.1)

undertray is fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & nearside rear tyres on 2-3mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front offside front tyre on 2-3mm & worn on outer edge getting close to inner cords

Fail 25 Jun 2016 42,473 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & nearside rear tyres on 2-3mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front offside front tyre on 2-3mm & worn on outer edge getting close to inner cords

Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,929 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,533 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,513 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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KR10 YLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KR10 YLU, 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 KR10 YLU registered?

KR10 YLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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