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SV10 LKY

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,317 mi
Last recorded80,317 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,317 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,558 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2024 78,816 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2024 78,813 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 77,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded 2nd yr (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,696 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2022 76,649 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 75,680 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 69,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,450 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 56,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,420 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,818 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 31,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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SV10 LKY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV10 LKY, 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 SV10 LKY registered?

SV10 LKY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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