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L21 OOU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,342 mi
Last recorded82,342 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 OOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 82,342 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,511 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,264 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 77,264 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 58,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 74,767 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 55,353 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 72,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 72,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,612 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,638 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,262 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 28,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,847 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,307 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,239 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,898 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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L21 OOU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L21 OOU, 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 L21 OOU registered?

L21 OOU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 2010.

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