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YB59 HPE

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,522 mi
Last recorded106,522 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB59 HPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 106,522 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,475 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 97,779 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 97,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 95,538 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2019 91,212 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 86,577 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 86,497 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x front (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 81,137 miles

emissions reading too low to obtain printout

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2016 76,529 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 30 Mar 2015 64,756 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,036 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,489 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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YB59 HPE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB59 HPE, 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 YB59 HPE registered?

YB59 HPE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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