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LC10 CXJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,830 mi
Last recorded81,830 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 CXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 25 Jul 2024 81,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 75,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 16 Jul 2022 75,342 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2021 71,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,860 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 65,071 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 65,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2018 61,731 miles

Rear both tyre have age related cracks occurring on outer wall

Fail 12 May 2018 61,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyre have age related cracks occurring on outer wall

Pass 10 May 2017 57,651 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)

Pass 3 May 2016 52,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,847 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,886 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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LC10 CXJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LC10 CXJ, 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 LC10 CXJ registered?

LC10 CXJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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