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AC07 LAM

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,646 mi
Last recorded95,646 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 LAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,646 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2026 95,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear wiper torn

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 91,557 miles

underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front alloy wheel has a flat spot

a/t oil pan corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2025 91,557 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front alloy wheel has a flat spot

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

a/t oil pan corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2024 85,693 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 85,693 miles

Central Steering wheel spokes loose steering wheel has play left to right (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel neg leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,949 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 77,685 miles

Fuel tank leaking along seam of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 71,242 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 71,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 65,258 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround damaged (7.1.2 (d))

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent the inspection of certain items

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler neck corroded

underside splash guard fitted covering brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,222 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seat belt catch damaged

auto box oil pan corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,676 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,090 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,095 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 23,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,775 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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AC07 LAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AC07 LAM, 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 AC07 LAM registered?

AC07 LAM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2010.

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