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RX10 LKD

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

131,452 mi
Last recorded131,452 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX10 LKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 131,452 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 123,574 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 123,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Dec 2023 117,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Dec 2023 117,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jets insecure [mounting grill missing] (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Dec 2022 109,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 101,059 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Dec 2021 100,676 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 91,817 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,586 miles

Nearside Rear Arch has accident damage

Offside Front Door has damage and scratches

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a white coating on it (0.1 (b))

bonnet open displayed on dash however bonnet is secure

Fail 13 Jun 2019 77,585 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Arch has accident damage

Offside Front Door has damage and scratches

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a white coating on it (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,923 miles

Front both tyres show outer edge wear

rear registration plate badly faded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 70,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front both tyres show outer edge wear

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear registration plate badly faded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

rear registration plate deteriorated/faded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,452 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

O/S/R Tyre split between tread and perishing on tread

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,404 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on very outer edge.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,529 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper smearing

Fail 25 Jun 2013 36,059 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper smearing

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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RX10 LKD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc 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 RX10 LKD, 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 RX10 LKD registered?

RX10 LKD is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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