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EA10 LNK

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,077 mi
Last recorded144,077 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 LNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 144,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 123,401 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 123,401 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 116,613 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 116,613 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 107,016 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 107,016 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 96,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

glow plug warning light stay on

Fail 30 Apr 2020 96,625 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

glow plug warning light stay on

Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 138,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,401 miles

all four tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 112,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 49,141 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

corrosion to nearside rear disc outer face not affecting brake performance

Fail 1 May 2013 49,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres out of shape

corrosion to nearside rear disc outer face not affecting brake performance

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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EA10 LNK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA10 LNK, 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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EA10 LNK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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