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LX10 TRV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,948 mi
Last recorded144,948 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX10 TRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 144,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 144,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside 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 Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 127,555 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 127,555 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,660 miles

Engine under cover/tray missing

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

Rear Wiper not working

Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,120 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 94,120 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,308 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 64,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 47,200 miles

Could not see brake pads

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 22 May 2018 47,200 miles

Could not see brake pads

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 41,925 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 May 2016 34,677 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,206 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 19,102 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 19,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both near side outter wheel rims damaged

advise near side front seat belt twisted

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Mar 2013 14,470 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both near side outter wheel rims damaged

advise near side front seat belt twisted

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly

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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LX10 TRV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LX10 TRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX10 TRV registered?

LX10 TRV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2010.

Is LX10 TRV safe to buy?

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