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H18 JFR

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,152 mi
Last recorded72,152 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 JFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,152 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 72,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,145 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 70,144 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 67,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 60,151 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,057 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 58,055 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,248 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,682 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,394 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,615 miles

fuil filler pipes rusty

n/side front tyre wearing on edges

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2014 34,612 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuil filler pipes rusty

had heat on o/side front brake discs

n/side front tyre wearing on edges

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs worn

rear hand brake adjustment

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,106 miles

cracking in both rear tyres

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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H18 JFR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H18 JFR, 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 H18 JFR registered?

H18 JFR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2010.

Is H18 JFR safe to buy?

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