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VN02 JOY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,148 mi
Last recorded29,148 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 JOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 29,148 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 26,582 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 26,007 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 25,783 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 24,816 miles

both rear tyre treads feathered

Fail 22 Sep 2021 24,816 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both rear tyre treads feathered

Pass 24 Sep 2020 24,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,246 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,655 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,362 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 27 Mar 2014 11,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,221 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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VN02 JOY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN02 JOY, 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 VN02 JOY registered?

VN02 JOY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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