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HB51 ERB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,919 mi
Last recorded72,919 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB51 ERB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,919 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 72,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear WIPER DOESNT CLEAR REAR SCREEN

Fail 23 Dec 2024 72,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING SPLIT AND LOOSE (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear WIPER DOESNT CLEAR REAR SCREEN

Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,779 miles

Both front brake hoses perished and cracked.

Both front lower arm front control bushes split perished.

Both front tyres scrubbing and low on inner edges.

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle, subframe and lower arms corroded.

Rear body corroded underneath.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 71,479 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,284 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 66,926 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 66,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner track rod has play

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner movement on inner rack

Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,762 miles

Nearside Front small amount of movement on inner rack joint

Fail 30 Oct 2017 58,762 miles

Nearside Front small amount of movement on inner rack joint

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,826 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,421 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,824 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,532 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on edges

Front pads low and discs ridged,corroded on inner face

Nearside front inner steering joint slight wear

Offside rear lower spring washer split/corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 46,532 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres stepped on edges

Front pads low and discs ridged,corroded on inner face

Nearside front inner steering joint slight wear

Offside rear lower spring washer split/corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,864 miles

front discs pitted /worn

slight play in rack ns

Fail 30 Oct 2012 42,864 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front discs pitted /worn

slight play in rack ns

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in ns rack tie rod

Fail 26 Oct 2011 39,001 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in ns rack tie rod

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,018 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,760 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,085 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,485 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 17,496 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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HB51 ERB 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 77.8%.

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 HB51 ERB, 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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HB51 ERB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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