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LP05 LEO

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP05 LEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 115,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 115,046 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,329 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2024 102,198 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre size 215,45w17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 93,608 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

center exhaust joint slight leak

Pass 5 Nov 2022 90,909 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 80,673 miles

Central Minor Exhaust gas leak between downpipe and centre pipe join

Rear Number plate starting to fade

Fail 27 Oct 2021 80,605 miles

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

Central Minor Exhaust gas leak between downpipe and centre pipe join

Rear Number plate starting to fade

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,291 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 86,291 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,784 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,191 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 78,177 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,614 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 70,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,070 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,416 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,416 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre splitt on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,512 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LP05 LEO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LP05 LEO, 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

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What year was LP05 LEO registered?

LP05 LEO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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