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J555 WHL

2015 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,869 mi
Last recorded90,869 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class55,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 WHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 90,869 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2025 71,903 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 74,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,764 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Nov 2023 52,764 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,007 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 44,204 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 63,153 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 63,149 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 39,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 31,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,297 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 30,429 miles

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

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

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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J555 WHL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,493 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 J555 WHL, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J555 WHL registered?

J555 WHL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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The MOT history for J555 WHL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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