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KS10 LTY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,854 mi
Last recorded105,854 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 LTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 105,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,416 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 97,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,319 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,935 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti-Slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Small chip on windscreen nearside

Fail 24 Jun 2020 89,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti-Slip rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Small chip on windscreen nearside

TPMS warning light on

Pass 30 May 2019 85,696 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2019 85,696 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 76,061 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 76,061 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 66,064 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad on limits (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 56,640 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,233 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 46,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,209 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 27,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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KS10 LTY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KS10 LTY, 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 KS10 LTY registered?

KS10 LTY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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