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YP10 ZYU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,576 mi
Last recorded50,576 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP10 ZYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 50,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 49,611 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 49,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 48,442 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 47,400 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 47,398 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 46,131 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,710 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 44,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,195 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,753 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 31,753 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,861 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 ZYU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc 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 YP10 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

YP10 ZYU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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The MOT history for YP10 ZYU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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