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VK60 YGA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,166 mi
Last recorded83,166 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK60 YGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,166 miles

Offside Front Brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 83,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,109 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 77,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,022 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 71,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 64,088 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 56,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged split sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,712 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,710 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 44,706 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 40,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 31,851 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 24,885 miles

All Tyres perished/cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2015 20,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,327 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 11,033 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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VK60 YGA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 VK60 YGA, 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 VK60 YGA registered?

VK60 YGA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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