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SH10 LYY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,510 mi
Last recorded78,510 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 78,510 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 78,510 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 73,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,690 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 56,212 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 49,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,695 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,239 miles

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 41,181 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure has had temporary repair done it has broken in same place (4.1.1 (c))

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Jun 2018 38,972 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Offside headlight broken has had a temporary repair done

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 22 Jun 2018 38,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Offside headlight broken has had a temporary repair done

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,991 miles

under body trays fitted as standard

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,359 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

front tyres are cracking-185/65/15

Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 23,146 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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SH10 LYY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 SH10 LYY, 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 SH10 LYY registered?

SH10 LYY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 May 2010.

Is SH10 LYY safe to buy?

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