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SH10 YLW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,194 mi
Last recorded82,194 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 YLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 82,194 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 82,194 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 76,465 miles

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

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

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 62,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,995 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 47,131 miles

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 47,131 miles

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,464 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 46,464 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 44,412 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 44,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,058 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 43,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 38,602 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,130 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YLW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

SH10 YLW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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