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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear blade
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes
Handbrake lever has slightly more travel than would be expected
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both deteriorated and slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes
Handbrake lever has slightly more travel than would be expected
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both deteriorated and slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and o/s/r slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and o/s/r slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes
Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe pitted and corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer boot (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
eml on
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
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YY10 VLX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YY10 VLX, 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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YY10 VLX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 July 2010.
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