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YR10 VDY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,164 mi
Last recorded54,164 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 VDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 54,164 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 52,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2023 51,640 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 50,639 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,652 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,188 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,166 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 45,166 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 42,328 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brakes indicate judder

rear wiper smearing

Fail 30 May 2017 42,328 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brakes indicate judder

rear wiper smearing

Pass 25 May 2016 36,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyre valves deteriorated

nail in offside rear tyre

steering column has slight play in a joint

Pass 29 May 2015 27,589 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 21,842 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 21,842 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 16,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

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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YR10 VDY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR10 VDY, 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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How do I check the history of YR10 VDY?

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What year was YR10 VDY registered?

YR10 VDY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2010.

Is YR10 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR10 VDY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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