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GL10 YLC

2010 Mercedes A160

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,997 mi
Last recorded78,997 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes A16049,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 YLC
MakeMercedes
ModelA160
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 78,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,544 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 76,544 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,756 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 73,756 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 68,268 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 68,268 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,245 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 51,679 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 51,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,004 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 43,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,331 miles

Front Both tyres wearing/cracking on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Mercedes A160?

Based on 4,209 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,315
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 34
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
Registration plate lamp not working 24
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GL10 YLC is a 2010 Mercedes A160 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes A160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 49,370 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 A160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL10 YLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A160 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes A160 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL10 YLC registered?

GL10 YLC is a 2010 Mercedes A160, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is GL10 YLC safe to buy?

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