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EK60 LXZ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,773 mi
Last recorded88,773 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 LXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,773 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 88,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 86,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,408 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,277 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 80,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 79,438 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 79,438 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both not has water (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,448 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 77,445 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,839 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 75,826 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 62,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 50,162 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 38,171 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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EK60 LXZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK60 LXZ, 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 EK60 LXZ registered?

EK60 LXZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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The MOT history for EK60 LXZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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