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YU59 HAR

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU59 HAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 87,219 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 80,305 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 80,304 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 102,812 miles

Brake lever has very little reserve travel

Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater Light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade rubber split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 59,930 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 59,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 55,981 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 46,069 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 40,652 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 40,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,488 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2015 24,474 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 17,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 12,263 miles

front tyres wearing bit low outer 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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YU59 HAR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YU59 HAR, 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 YU59 HAR registered?

YU59 HAR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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