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LN10 ZKU

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN10 ZKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,896 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 79,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 78,656 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 78,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 78,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding by hand.

Noise on engine.

Fail 12 Dec 2023 78,471 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake binding by hand.

Noise on engine.

Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,512 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 75,512 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,990 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,548 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,077 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 59,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,957 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,275 miles

os handbrake cable casing cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,534 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,959 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 44,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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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LN10 ZKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LN10 ZKU, 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 LN10 ZKU registered?

LN10 ZKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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