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FD59 LLU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,300 mi
Last recorded30,300 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 LLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 30,300 miles

Front tyres close to ten years old

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy pipe/ in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just meet min standard, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just meet min standard, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres over ten years old

fuel inlet pipe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 30,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres close to ten years old

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy pipe/ in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just meet min standard, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just meet min standard, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres over ten years old

fuel inlet pipe corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 30,113 miles

Fuel filler neck starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Passenger side rear brake pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Passenger side rear tyre perishing/cracking on outer tyre wall and in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Driver side rear brake pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Driver side rear tyre perishing/cracking on outer tyre wall and in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 30,085 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2023 29,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 27,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 27,215 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 26,479 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 25,604 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 24,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 22,411 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,189 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 16,670 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 12,671 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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FD59 LLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD59 LLU, 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 FD59 LLU registered?

FD59 LLU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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The MOT history for FD59 LLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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