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LS06 ART

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,665 mi
Last recorded120,665 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 ART
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,665 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 120,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 114,886 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 107,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,943 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 97,943 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 93,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside headlamp fixing damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,300 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp fixing damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer case damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes starting to rust some under covers condition unknown (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 87,300 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing part of door mirror broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp fixing damaged

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer case damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes starting to rust some under covers condition unknown (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 79,151 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

nearside and offside rear tyres persihed 195/55/16

tyre ressure light on

Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 60,209 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 60,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure upper bracket broken (1.7.3)

brake judder felt through brake pedal when rear wheels was in the rollers

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,615 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,214 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres going out of shape 195/55/16

nearside rear seat belt not in vehicle at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2013 28,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,096 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 23,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LS06 ART is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LS06 ART, 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 LS06 ART registered?

LS06 ART is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is LS06 ART safe to buy?

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