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YC10 YBJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,835 mi
Last recorded61,835 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 61,835 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking badly on outer edge. 295 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking badly on outer edge. 295 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 61,835 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel 11 clicks until lock (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking badly on outer edge. 295 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking badly on outer edge. 295 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 59,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front very badly perished on outer edges 1955516 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear badly perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 57,885 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 56,000 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 54,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 52,007 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 52,007 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 20 May 2020 50,524 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 48,525 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 43,843 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 40,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 35,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 31,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,964 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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YC10 YBJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

YC10 YBJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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