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LH10 AYC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,991 mi
Last recorded90,991 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH10 AYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 90,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four pipes [front ad rear] slightly corroded at flexi hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 82,680 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 82,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,279 miles

Rear tyres n/s and o/s inner and outer side walls perished

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not cheeked

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear bake pipes not checked

Fail 23 Apr 2024 75,276 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders, wearing close to wear bars and tread blocks perished

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s inner and outer side walls perished

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not cheeked

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear bake pipes not checked

Pass 10 May 2023 68,024 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 68,023 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 63,179 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 59,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 56,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 53,113 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 50,378 miles

Rear service brakes 29% imbalance

Fail 24 Mar 2018 50,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear service brakes 29% imbalance

Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,655 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 32,748 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,612 miles

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

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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LH10 AYC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LH10 AYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH10 AYC?

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What year was LH10 AYC registered?

LH10 AYC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is LH10 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH10 AYC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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