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JL05 MUM

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,842 mi
Last recorded83,842 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL05 MUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 83,842 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,327 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 78,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,411 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 72,407 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,143 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 43,905 miles

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 19 Jun 2019 43,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,962 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 17,764 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 14,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 11,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JL05 MUM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JL05 MUM, 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 JL05 MUM registered?

JL05 MUM is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is JL05 MUM safe to buy?

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