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YP10 ZZJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,865 mi
Last recorded139,865 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP10 ZZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 139,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 138,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 135,911 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 135,911 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened also broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 131,522 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 131,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 127,899 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,976 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 123,974 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 121,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 115,823 miles

handbrake compensator corroded/deteriorated

steering rack sounds noisy

Fail 26 May 2018 115,822 miles

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

engine lamp illuminated

handbrake compensator corroded/deteriorated

steering rack sounds noisy

Pass 26 May 2017 98,571 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 98,223 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 78,808 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,416 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,519 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 49,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,499 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 ZZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc petrol 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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

YP10 ZZJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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