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KY10 OYJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,009 mi
Last recorded98,009 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 OYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 98,009 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

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

n/s/r shock absorber leaking/damp

o/s mirror lens poor condition, distorts image

o/s/f shock absorber damp.

Fail 11 Apr 2025 98,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight tarnished and no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

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

n/s/r shock absorber leaking/damp

o/s mirror lens poor condition, distorts image

o/s/f shock absorber damp.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,674 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 89,665 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 78,163 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 78,163 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,900 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy but no sign of split or hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre cracking inner sidewall

Fail 11 Apr 2022 66,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy but no sign of split or hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,896 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 61,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,797 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,063 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,977 miles

all four tyres are wearing close to the limit

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,213 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,055 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,655 miles

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Mar 2013 29,655 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

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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KY10 OYJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KY10 OYJ, 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 KY10 OYJ registered?

KY10 OYJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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