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LM10 LPZ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,142 mi
Last recorded87,142 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 LPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,142 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 86,019 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,048 miles

clutch paddle slip missing

Fail 3 Jan 2023 81,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch paddle slip missing

Pass 4 Jan 2022 76,848 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,132 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,637 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 71,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,910 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 61,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,528 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,122 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,745 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 42,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,262 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 31,378 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear bands & worn inner & outter edges

o/s/r tyre outter side wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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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LM10 LPZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LM10 LPZ, 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 LM10 LPZ registered?

LM10 LPZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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The MOT history for LM10 LPZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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