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PY10 VMK

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY10 VMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,379 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 95,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,176 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 88,176 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 79,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 69,025 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 69,025 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 62,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 56,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,204 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 37,172 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,211 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 10,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,060 miles

Front undertray damaged and slight damage to exhaust frontpipe

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 7,540 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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PY10 VMK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PY10 VMK, 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 PY10 VMK registered?

PY10 VMK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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