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LV59 XUJ

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,841 mi
Last recorded97,841 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 XUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 97,841 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 91,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,204 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 87,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 84,359 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 84,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

manufactures undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2019 74,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

manufactures undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underneath vehicle covered by manufactures plastic covers

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,180 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 52,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,717 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 41,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,120 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,649 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 10,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 10,519 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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LV59 XUJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV59 XUJ, 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 LV59 XUJ registered?

LV59 XUJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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