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LY10 CEA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,870 mi
Last recorded24,870 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 CEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 24,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2025 21,967 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 21,784 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 21,784 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 21,329 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 21,329 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 19,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 17,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2020 16,340 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 16,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 15,835 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 14,640 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks

Pass 2 Jul 2015 13,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2014 11,120 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,989 miles

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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LY10 CEA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY10 CEA, 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 LY10 CEA registered?

LY10 CEA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2010.

Is LY10 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY10 CEA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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