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L12 GDS

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,442 mi
Last recorded119,442 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 GDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 119,442 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 119,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,155 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 109,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,640 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 90,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

service overdue

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brakes noisy unable to see brake pad wear

Fail 27 Nov 2020 78,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear brakes noisy unable to see brake pad wear

Pass 25 Nov 2019 67,137 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 67,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 59,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,551 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,001 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 34,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L12 GDS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L12 GDS, 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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L12 GDS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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