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LY10 FVR

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,347 mi
Last recorded77,347 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 FVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 77,347 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 77,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 74,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 69,999 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 69,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,208 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly and advise replacement

Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,843 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 57,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 55,973 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 55,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,225 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,555 miles

Dashboard warning light showing worn brake pads

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn to 5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,364 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 27,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,129 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 11,129 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 9,648 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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LY10 FVR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY10 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

LY10 FVR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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