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LL59 GAU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,653 mi
Last recorded70,653 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 GAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 70,653 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 70,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 68,916 miles

Engine covers fitted + under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside+nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 64,926 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 64,923 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn round inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 61,204 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,785 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,377 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly damaged to its fixing

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jun 2021 53,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly damaged to its fixing

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2020 48,518 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 35,777 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,436 miles

Front Outer Both tyres wearing around edge

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2016 26,463 miles

Engine covers+under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2016 26,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers+under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has slight cuts

Pass 20 Feb 2014 20,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,569 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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LL59 GAU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 LL59 GAU, 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 LL59 GAU registered?

LL59 GAU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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