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YC10 PVW

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,446 mi
Last recorded102,446 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 PVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 102,446 miles

Central exhaust silancer very corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 97,823 miles

NSR & OSR Brake pipe corroded

Offside Side repeater inoperative however indicator visible from side of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 97,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

NSR & OSR Brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Side repeater inoperative however indicator visible from side of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 91,352 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 85,922 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 85,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 83,072 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 74,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 66,142 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 66,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 57,769 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,138 miles

Central Corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Corrosion to exhaust system

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2017 42,044 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread on 3m and perished

Pass 18 May 2016 36,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2015 28,209 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 16,990 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 16,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake wear warning light on

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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YC10 PVW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC10 PVW, 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 YC10 PVW registered?

YC10 PVW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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