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LP10 DHC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,753 mi
Last recorded27,753 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP10 DHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 27,753 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 25,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BODY DAMAGE

SERVICE LAMP ON ?

Fail 22 Oct 2024 25,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear BODY DAMAGE

SERVICE LAMP ON ?

Pass 23 Oct 2023 24,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,624 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 23,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 22,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 22,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides due to the distorted projected beam patterns (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,171 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 32,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 18,290 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 18,290 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 16,775 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 13,348 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 12,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 12,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,073 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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LP10 DHC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LP10 DHC, 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 LP10 DHC registered?

LP10 DHC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 2010.

Is LP10 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP10 DHC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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