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YX10 VUY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,632 mi
Last recorded40,632 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX10 VUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 40,632 miles

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

Offside Front brake backing corroded

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 40,626 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake backing corroded

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 38,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

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

Rear tyres cracking

fuel filler pipes deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2024 36,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroding

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f and both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2023 34,126 miles

Nearside Front Slight misting of oil

Nearside Handbrake cable deteriorating

Rear Both tyres cracking

Rear Coil springs corroding

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2022 32,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s/r front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 30,102 miles

Front tyres cracking

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2020 28,897 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 27,076 miles

Rear wiper torn

Pass 24 Jan 2018 24,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 22,686 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,774 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,392 miles

All four tyres cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,864 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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YX10 VUY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YX10 VUY, 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 YX10 VUY registered?

YX10 VUY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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