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VA59 JYC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 JYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 97,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear parking brake effort could be better but is acceptable

Rear wiper torn

Fail 6 Jul 2017 76,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear parking brake effort could be better but is acceptable

Rear wiper torn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,912 miles

Cant carry out full inspection due to undershields

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,107 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 23,407 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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VA59 JYC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA59 JYC, 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 VA59 JYC registered?

VA59 JYC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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The MOT history for VA59 JYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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