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LY59 BFE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,313 mi
Last recorded65,313 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,313 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 63,110 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,772 miles

Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides dented slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,418 miles

Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides slight dent on outer wall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 52,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 46,719 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 46,719 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side front cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 43,531 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 43,531 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 31,688 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 31,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,422 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 28,422 miles

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

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

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 26 Nov 2014 14,713 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 4,324 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 3,826 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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LY59 BFE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

LY59 BFE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is LY59 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 BFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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