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YS10 MWU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,391 mi
Last recorded94,391 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 MWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 94,391 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2024 94,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 92,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 92,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 90,099 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 90,094 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 72,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly down to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,296 miles

slight dampness o/s front strut

Fail 21 Feb 2020 59,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight dampness o/s front strut

tpms light on

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,753 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 49,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,329 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished & cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2017 35,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,818 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,413 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,698 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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YS10 MWU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS10 MWU, 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 YS10 MWU registered?

YS10 MWU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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