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SW60 LHV

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,411 mi
Last recorded63,411 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 LHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 63,411 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 54,364 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear body panel slight damage

Pass 7 Sep 2023 47,826 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 47,825 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 45,831 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,439 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,358 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,562 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside, corroded near top of casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft c.v joint housing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft c.v joint housing corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside, corroded near bottom of casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 13 Sep 2018 40,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside, pressure low (3.5 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside, corroded near top of casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft c.v joint housing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft c.v joint housing corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside, corroded near bottom of casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,634 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,587 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,603 miles

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,749 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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SW60 LHV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW60 LHV, 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 SW60 LHV registered?

SW60 LHV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is SW60 LHV safe to buy?

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