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AP51 HXT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,619 mi
Last recorded113,619 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 113,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,072 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,103 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 111,103 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (d))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and Nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,873 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,069 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 105,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,684 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,384 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,012 miles

advise near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2015 94,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2014 87,294 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,107 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 72,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,803 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

offside rear brake pipe very heavily corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

offside rear brake pipe very heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,011 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,625 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,924 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,788 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 27,325 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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AP51 HXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 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 AP51 HXT, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP51 HXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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