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HD51 PGE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,799 mi
Last recorded124,799 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 PGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 124,799 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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Offside Front Wheel binding slightly when rotated by hand

Offside and centre rear seats not presented for test

Sill covers & full under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,983 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 90,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,289 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,117 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 71,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,249 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,838 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to delamiate

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 44,710 miles

Front Brake pads Badly Worn (2mm Lining Left) Discs also worn Below limit

Front registration Plate Delaminating

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge - on Legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Perished

Rear Suspension Spring cups Corroded

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,710 miles

Front Brake pads Badly Worn (2mm Lining Left) Discs also worn Below limit

Front registration Plate Delaminating

Nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge - on Legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Perished

Rear Suspension Spring cups Corroded

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 26,199 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

n/s/r road spring cup worn

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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HD51 PGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD51 PGE, 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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HD51 PGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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