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YA10 GZU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,029 mi
Last recorded115,029 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 GZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 115,029 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 112,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure

Offside Rear 1/4 panel damaged

car not running correctly, misfire, oil light on

Fail 3 Feb 2025 112,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure

Offside Rear 1/4 panel damaged

car not running correctly, misfire, oil light on

Pass 26 Jan 2024 110,491 miles

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Rear 1/4 panel damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2024 110,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed engine lacking oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Rear 1/4 panel damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2023 108,111 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 108,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare/temp fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,117 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,913 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,289 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 10 Nov 2018 87,768 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 87,768 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,607 miles

front brake pads low osf

undertrays fitted difficult inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,744 miles

Emissions tested + met

Nearside Front wheel dented

font brakes slight bind

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,767 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,490 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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YA10 GZU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc 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 YA10 GZU, 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 YA10 GZU registered?

YA10 GZU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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The MOT history for YA10 GZU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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