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EX10 LUP

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 LUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 80,200 miles

Central Rear Buckle casing broken, but still works at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Both rear shocks corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,131 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 73,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 63,399 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 63,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 50,474 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk outer cover broken

Front brake pads getting low 3mmremain

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slightly worn (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking to outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic covers over outer sills and under body

Fail 15 Jun 2022 50,474 miles

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

Central Rear seat belt stalk outer cover broken

Front brake pads getting low 3mmremain

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slightly worn (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking to outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic covers over outer sills and under body

Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,804 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 38,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,240 miles

All set belts not checked other than drivers seat. Due to child seats fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,242 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 31,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit

tyre size: 185/65/15t

Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on tread. 185/65x15 t

Offside Rear Seat belt was not checked, Due to child seat fitted.

Rear Wiper blade damaged.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 25,515 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 25,515 miles

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

bonnet securing latch system requires attention

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,607 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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EX10 LUP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX10 LUP, 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 EX10 LUP registered?

EX10 LUP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is EX10 LUP safe to buy?

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