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YK60 YKN

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,697 mi
Last recorded141,697 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 YKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 141,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 140,376 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch trim (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel arch trims damaged

Nearside Headlamp damaged & loose

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 18 Jul 2023 138,426 miles

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

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

long travel on hand brake

Fail 18 Jul 2023 138,426 miles

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

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

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

long travel on hand brake

Fail 3 Jun 2023 138,369 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 14 Jun 2022 135,667 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 131,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 128,659 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 128,659 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 126,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 124,082 miles

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

Front Wipers Poor

Handbrake Cables Corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,434 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,671 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YK60 YKN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK60 YKN, 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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YK60 YKN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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