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FL51 HAA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

115,654 mi
Last recorded115,654 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 HAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,654 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 115,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 105,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wheel speed ring (3.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,967 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin coming away

Fail 12 Apr 2016 104,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust outer skin coming away

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,300 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 99,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,839 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 95,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyre pressures

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,424 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 88,424 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 83,279 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 83,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,416 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 82,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 71,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 59,307 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 59,034 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Sep 2005 45,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 45,851 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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FL51 HAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 FL51 HAA, 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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FL51 HAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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