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YP10 LVO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,073 mi
Last recorded93,073 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP10 LVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 93,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on outer edge but no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on outer edge but no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 92,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on outer edge but no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on outer edge but no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight bracket broken but remains secure.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,109 miles

Central exhaust system box corroded but not leaking gases.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible area running to n/s/r flexi brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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 visible area running across vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 87,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust system box corroded but not leaking gases.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible area running to n/s/r flexi brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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 visible area running across vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,617 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 80,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 74,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 12 Nov 2020 56,949 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 13 May 2019 47,274 miles

Nearside Front headlight unit lose but secure

Fail 10 May 2019 47,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight unit lose but secure

Pass 14 May 2018 40,189 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 40,189 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top mount seized (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,305 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,031 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,762 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 17 Apr 2014 22,687 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,046 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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YP10 LVO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP10 LVO, 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 YP10 LVO registered?

YP10 LVO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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