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LT10 LBX

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,306 mi
Last recorded75,306 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT10 LBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 75,306 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,553 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tank-by area (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 73,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 71,972 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tank-by area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 71,970 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel housing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tank-by area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 70,227 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel UJ (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 70,227 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,867 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 67,823 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,516 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pads wear warning 'ON' -- pads OK

nearside side repeater too dim

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,409 miles

'Brake Wear' indicator 'ON' - brake pads OK

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 63,409 miles

'Brake Wear' indicator 'ON' - brake pads OK

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,351 miles

Fuel hose corroded fuel filling pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,138 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS HAVE 50 % WEAR.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 55,138 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS HAVE 50 % WEAR.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth of 3.29 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth of 3.38mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted preventing an inspection of certain testable items

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,123 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 23,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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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LT10 LBX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT10 LBX, 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 LT10 LBX registered?

LT10 LBX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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