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LS10 MVC

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,689 mi
Last recorded60,689 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 MVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 60,689 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 60,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 57,519 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 57,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 54,080 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 54,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 48,173 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,217 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,142 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the outer shoulders 195/55 x 16

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perished & cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 41,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split & grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smear screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres are wearing on the outer shoulders 195/55 x 16

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perished & cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake performance is poor

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake fluid in reservoir is discoloured

Pass 13 Apr 2019 38,139 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2019 38,139 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 34,103 miles

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 14 Apr 2018 34,103 miles

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

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 29 Apr 2017 29,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55 R16 87T (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear jacking block missing

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 30 Apr 2016 25,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre nailed

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 25 Apr 2015 20,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 16,427 miles

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Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Apr 2014 16,427 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

..........Thanx 4visiting us..........

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 May 2013 12,430 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 12,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 MVC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

LS10 MVC is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 2010.

Is LS10 MVC safe to buy?

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