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YS10 YNK

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,461 mi
Last recorded45,461 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 YNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 45,461 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 45,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 41,624 miles

Both exhaust silencer boxes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 41,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both exhaust silencer boxes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 39,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 39,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 37,038 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 34,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 31,654 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 27,319 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 27,279 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 16,507 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,188 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 9,216 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 YNK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel 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 YS10 YNK, 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 YNK registered?

YS10 YNK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2010.

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