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LR10 JLX

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,986 mi
Last recorded106,986 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 JLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,986 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 37,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Apr 2018 83,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2017 68,893 miles

Air bag light not present.

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Air bag light not present.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,232 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 46,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,208 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 40,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,462 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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LR10 JLX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LR10 JLX, 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 LR10 JLX registered?

LR10 JLX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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