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YH10 HCP

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,749 mi
Last recorded153,749 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 HCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 153,749 miles

Front Tyres are wearing outer edge off

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 153,748 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyres are wearing outer edge off

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 144,963 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Mar 2021 137,022 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 137,022 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 132,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

park brake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,306 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 121,304 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding

Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,879 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,424 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 77,174 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,852 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,545 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 25,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YH10 HCP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH10 HCP, 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 YH10 HCP registered?

YH10 HCP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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