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OV10 LCF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,320 mi
Last recorded154,320 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 LCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 154,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 154,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 153,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 144,773 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2024 144,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 138,615 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 129,669 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 129,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working light is broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play in column (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,914 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 120,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.84 average (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder void of tread 185/65 x 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders low tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil level low/ brake fluid in reservoir discoloured

service 182 days overdue displayed

Pass 7 May 2019 109,263 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 109,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 99,581 miles

Rear parking brake recording little or no effort

Fail 4 May 2018 99,581 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear parking brake recording little or no effort

Pass 10 May 2017 90,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,002 miles

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

parking brake recording little or no effort offside

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 63,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 47,304 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit and bald on edge

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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OV10 LCF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,992cc diesel 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 OV10 LCF, 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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OV10 LCF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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