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J55 STF

2010 Mercedes-benz A-class

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,344 mi
Last recorded24,344 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class52,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 STF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 24,344 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 24,344 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 21,855 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 21,855 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 20,345 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 18,527 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 16,894 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 15,553 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 15,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked between grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracking on (outer) edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracking between grooves

Pass 5 Nov 2020 15,376 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 14,876 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 13,463 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 11,185 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 11,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 10,125 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 8,793 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,120 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,690 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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J55 STF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J55 STF, 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 J55 STF registered?

J55 STF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is J55 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 STF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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