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KV10 LJA

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,610 mi
Last recorded114,610 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 LJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 114,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 108,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 102,787 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 102,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,009 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 80,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,435 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 67,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 62,036 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,566 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,996 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 35,254 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,923 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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KV10 LJA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV10 LJA, 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 KV10 LJA registered?

KV10 LJA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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