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Y8 TEV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,592 mi
Last recorded85,592 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 TEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,227 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 83,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 79,681 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 79,681 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,182 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 76,182 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,587 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 71,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 60,287 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 55,655 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 50,263 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 50,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 43,346 miles

rear tyres have side wall separation but no cords exposed at time of test

Fail 31 May 2017 43,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear tyres have side wall separation but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,462 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,356 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y8 TEV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y8 TEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y8 TEV registered?

Y8 TEV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is Y8 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 TEV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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