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YK10 XHB

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,426 mi
Last recorded132,426 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 XHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 132,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 132,426 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 121,771 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,465 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 108,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,725 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,176 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,056 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,813 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))

Rear shock absorbers seem weak

Pass 14 May 2018 54,296 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 48,061 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 48,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 9 May 2016 40,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both sides shock absorbers weak

Pass 11 May 2015 33,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 25,017 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 17,436 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YK10 XHB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 YK10 XHB, 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 YK10 XHB registered?

YK10 XHB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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