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LO10 VMG

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,466 mi
Last recorded86,466 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 86,466 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 86,434 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 86,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,712 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,986 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 74,983 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,277 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 74,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,864 miles

no diesel test print out due to low emissions

Fail 15 Feb 2018 68,864 miles

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

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

no diesel test print out due to low emissions

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,257 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,253 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread area

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,444 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 47,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 34,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are slightly perished

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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LO10 VMG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LO10 VMG, 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 LO10 VMG registered?

LO10 VMG is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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