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LB59 VPO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,764 mi
Last recorded78,764 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 VPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 77,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 74,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 67,060 miles

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 60,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2021 60,648 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 57,083 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 56,076 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Dec 2019 56,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,087 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 51,085 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,746 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 45,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/R tyre perished

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,515 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,962 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,432 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,883 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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LB59 VPO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB59 VPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB59 VPO registered?

LB59 VPO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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The MOT history for LB59 VPO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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