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LS10 VLB

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,734 mi
Last recorded122,734 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 122,734 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 116,248 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 116,248 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 111,476 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 111,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 105,822 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 105,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 101,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 101,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 93,315 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 93,315 miles

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached corner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,657 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 85,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 75,174 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 68,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,793 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,932 miles

front tyres 2mm on edges

hand brake travel high close to excesive

marks on rear screen/ front wipers worn / osf washer jet slightly blocked

ns sill trim missing / nsf wheel trim missing / under plastics damaged

ns tyres side wall damaged

osf mirror slightly insecure

rear pads low discs worn

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front head lights on aim limit

rear pads appear low

Pass 28 Dec 2012 51,789 miles

hand brake travel high close on limit

ns body damaged

osf screen wash partly blocked

rear pads appear low

slight play at osf wheel

Fail 24 Dec 2012 51,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

exhaust blow close to excesive

hand brake travel high close on limit

ns body damaged

osf screen wash partly blocked

pads appear low all round / front disc over heated

slight play at osf wheel

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 VLB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LS10 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

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

Is LS10 VLB safe to buy?

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