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VA59 JYT

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,086 mi
Last recorded89,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 JYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 89,086 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 86,939 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,608 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 84,571 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 81,989 miles

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2022 78,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 74,204 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2020 70,822 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,710 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 65,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,665 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,184 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 48,539 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,493 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 34,855 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,155 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 30,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 JYT 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 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 JYT, 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 JYT registered?

VA59 JYT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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