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LD10 FTV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,152 mi
Last recorded60,152 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD10 FTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 60,152 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 59,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 57,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,826 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 54,826 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,251 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 50,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,579 miles

Rear rear wiper blade missing

Pass 18 Aug 2021 38,494 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 38,494 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 32,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,725 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 21,981 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2018 21,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2017 18,611 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 18,611 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,116 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not checked

Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracks on tread

Pass 24 Feb 2014 10,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 7,292 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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LD10 FTV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD10 FTV, 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 LD10 FTV registered?

LD10 FTV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2010.

Is LD10 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD10 FTV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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