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KS10 LTZ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,205 mi
Last recorded105,205 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 LTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 105,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Petrol pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 105,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Petrol pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracking (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 92,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 92,064 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 86,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked through first two characters. (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose corroded. Routed around tank and behind front to rear undertrays. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged. No white light visible.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large radial cracks in tread area. No cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. No cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose corroded. Routed around tank and behind front to rear undertrays. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large radial cracks in tread area. No cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Plastic wiper blade edge missing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 86,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked through first two characters. (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose corroded. Routed around tank and behind front to rear undertrays. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged. No white light visible.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large radial cracks in tread area. No cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. No cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible hose corroded. Routed around tank and behind front to rear undertrays. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large radial cracks in tread area. No cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Plastic wiper blade edge missing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 76,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 76,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 239 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 71,244 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 63,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,998 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,201 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 47,201 miles

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

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 40,080 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 40,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 33,568 miles

Nearside front,rear and offside front tyres perrished and cracking

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,597 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 26,597 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 LTZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LTZ, 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 LTZ registered?

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

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