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A10 LHO

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,779 mi
Last recorded111,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 LHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 111,779 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 109,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate ( does illuminate on ignition on self test) (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 108,059 miles

Indicating SRS fault (passenger) as message, but actual warning lamp not illuminated, (and does illuminate on ignition on self test)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished tread and low inner edge 20555516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 108,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicating SRS fault (passenger) as message, but actual warning lamp not illuminated, (and does illuminate on ignition on self test)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished tread and low inner edge 20555516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,325 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,989 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,982 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,954 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 80,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted obstructing components

Fail 7 Mar 2018 71,160 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted obstructing components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,174 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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A10 LHO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,530 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 A10 LHO, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A10 LHO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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