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JL10 DCL

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,466 mi
Last recorded36,466 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL10 DCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 36,466 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 33,975 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 31,292 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 31,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 29,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 26,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 23,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle cover in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads / wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2019 20,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 17,443 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 15,084 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 11,483 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 8,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 8,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 8,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 7,743 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 6,672 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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JL10 DCL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JL10 DCL, 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 JL10 DCL registered?

JL10 DCL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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