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LS10 EXF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,131 mi
Last recorded69,131 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 EXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,131 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 69,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside washer jet deteriorating

rear wiper split O/E

Fail 2 Nov 2021 65,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside washer jet deteriorating

rear wiper split O/E

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper split O/E

Fail 2 Oct 2020 63,288 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper split O/E

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,113 miles

rear wiper split O/E

Fail 29 Apr 2019 57,108 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

rear wiper split O/E

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,911 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15H (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 46,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15H (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,434 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 36,935 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 36,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper split O/E

Pass 20 Dec 2013 30,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,517 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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LS10 EXF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS10 EXF, 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 LS10 EXF registered?

LS10 EXF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is LS10 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS10 EXF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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