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LG10 OWY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,542 mi
Last recorded102,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG10 OWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 102,542 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 102,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 150,318 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2025 150,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2024 137,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 77,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 68,708 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,222 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 61,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,383 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 54,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,502 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 47,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 43,532 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,902 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,472 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES APRX 3/4MM AND WEAR OUTER EDGES = O/S/R TYRE APRX 4MM AND TREAD START TO CRACK

Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,120 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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LG10 OWY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG10 OWY, 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 LG10 OWY registered?

LG10 OWY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 July 2010.

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