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LB10 ELJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,788 mi
Last recorded68,788 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 ELJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 68,788 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 68,786 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 56,752 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 40,321 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 39,408 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,019 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 36,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 33,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 29,500 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 25,499 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2017 25,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

front tyre tread peeling away on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 16,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 9,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 5,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LB10 ELJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,992cc diesel 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 LB10 ELJ, 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 LB10 ELJ registered?

LB10 ELJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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