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VU10 TYG

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,809 mi
Last recorded115,809 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 TYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 115,614 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 109,615 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 104,354 miles

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

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have signs of being run flat, possible inner tyre damage advise replacement

Pass 7 Sep 2019 100,171 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))

Offside Rear Tyre visual signs of being run float possible structural damage to inside tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2019 99,968 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre visual signs of being run float possible structural damage to inside tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,390 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,937 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front edges of tread worn smooth (recommend replace) (4.1.E.1)

parking brake efficiency = 16%

Fail 15 Feb 2018 90,937 miles

Brake performance not tested due to faulty gearbox (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to noise from gearbox/engine (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front edges of tread worn smooth (recommend replace) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,604 miles

shock absorbers are worn/weak

Fail 13 Feb 2017 79,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

shock absorbers are worn/weak

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,406 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wiper blade effectiveness

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,602 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 47,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,197 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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VU10 TYG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU10 TYG, 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 VU10 TYG registered?

VU10 TYG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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The MOT history for VU10 TYG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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