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L88 DBB

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,413 mi
Last recorded45,413 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 DBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 45,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake pipes to flexi houses are slightly corroded

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 42,803 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All b-pipe ends and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion throughout suspension components

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

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

Rattle noise from exhaust, suspect cat.

Fail 24 Oct 2024 42,803 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All b-pipe ends and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion throughout suspension components

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rattle noise from exhaust, suspect cat.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 39,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded and signs of heating up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes have a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust slightly corroded and internal rattle from cat

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded and signs of heating up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust slightly corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 32,786 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,545 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 30,618 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 29,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,669 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,545 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,312 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,971 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 16,908 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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L88 DBB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L88 DBB, 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 L88 DBB registered?

L88 DBB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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