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KV10 LJC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,980 mi
Last recorded41,980 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 41,980 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Center exhaust band broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side indicator damaged lens but still in working order

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 41,974 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Center exhaust band broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side indicator damaged lens but still in working order

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 41,136 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber split

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 38,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 37,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 35,621 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2022 35,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 34,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 33,006 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,452 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 29,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 27,174 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 24,907 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper is split

Pass 17 Jan 2014 20,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 18,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

rear wiper is split

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 LJC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 KV10 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

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

Is KV10 LJC safe to buy?

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