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YY10 XDC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,973 mi
Last recorded71,973 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 XDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 71,973 miles

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

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

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

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 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 69,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking (nearing accept limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 66,933 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,803 miles

Nearside Outer tyre wall perished

both rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

undertrays and sill trims fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2022 63,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer tyre wall perished

both rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 59,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,114 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,890 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 50,890 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour Dipped beam bulbs (4.1.4 (a))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2018 42,265 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 37,429 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 37,429 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,194 miles

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of rear seats and seat belts

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s side repeater is dim

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,915 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 25,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns mirror repeator cracked

nsr lamp cracked

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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YY10 XDC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol 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 YY10 XDC, 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 YY10 XDC registered?

YY10 XDC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 August 2010.

Is YY10 XDC safe to buy?

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