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HD51 PGX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,657 mi
Last recorded111,657 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 PGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,657 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 105,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 102,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,207 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,785 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,781 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,968 miles

rear nearside brake pads worn very close to legal limit

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,386 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorated

front offside tyre worn

rear tyres perished/small splits

slight free play at steering wheel

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 74,838 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,030 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 58,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,360 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,485 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,325 miles

r/n/s tyre outer edge worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,513 miles

f/n/s tyre edge worn

Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,997 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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HD51 PGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PGX, 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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What year was HD51 PGX registered?

HD51 PGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is HD51 PGX safe to buy?

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