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LB59 VPU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 VPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 101,420 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,911 miles

pad wear indicator on

Fail 18 Jun 2025 94,911 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

pad wear indicator on

Pass 20 Jun 2024 88,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2024 88,356 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2023 81,286 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temp repair on exhaust

Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 73,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 64,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 53,626 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 53,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 42,620 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 42,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 37,706 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 33,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 28,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 21,401 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 21,401 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 15,749 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 15,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 16 May 2013 7,366 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 VPU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPU, 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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LB59 VPU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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