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YL10 TGJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,219 mi
Last recorded64,219 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL10 TGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 64,219 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 64,219 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 60,760 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 56,146 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,013 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 45,041 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 40,260 miles

front tyres wearing on outer tread

Fail 17 Feb 2020 40,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on outer tread

Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,326 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 32,683 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 32,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,425 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 24,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,872 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,668 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 13,455 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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YL10 TGJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL10 TGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL10 TGJ?

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What year was YL10 TGJ registered?

YL10 TGJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is YL10 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL10 TGJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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