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LY59 BEO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,198 mi
Last recorded104,198 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 BEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 104,198 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2025 102,233 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 102,233 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

oil level low

Pass 23 Nov 2024 99,192 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 96,522 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 93,618 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2022 93,615 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both rear wheel 1x bolt missing each side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres sidewall. cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,112 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 90,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,594 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 85,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 81,631 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 78,210 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 78,208 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,699 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,865 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,420 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,681 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise off side door mirror-repeater damaged

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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LY59 BEO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY59 BEO, 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 LY59 BEO registered?

LY59 BEO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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