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LF10 ACU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,905 mi
Last recorded93,905 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF10 ACU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,905 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,907 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 92,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,894 miles

noise on o/s f suspension poss top mount

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 88,724 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,481 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 79,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,176 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 70,076 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,099 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 61,099 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,908 miles

Child seat present

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring worn Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 8,620 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,008 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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LF10 ACU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LF10 ACU, 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 LF10 ACU registered?

LF10 ACU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2010.

Is LF10 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF10 ACU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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