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YP10 OBS

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,242 mi
Last recorded102,242 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP10 OBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 102,242 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 102,171 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output OSF/NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 100,284 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 97,741 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 97,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,862 miles

Front number plate damaged

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 8 Sep 2022 94,862 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,644 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,212 miles

rear wiper blade has small split

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,803 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,431 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 56,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,585 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,163 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 39,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 39,962 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,325 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 OBS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 YP10 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

YP10 OBS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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