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HF51 AHU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 AHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,448 miles

exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 60,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,549 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 54,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,232 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,236 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,649 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,753 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 24,918 miles

nearside and offside front tyre outer treads worn low.-ADVISE RENEWAL

offside rear tyre outer tread worn low-ADVISE RENEWAL.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,054 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,498 miles

nearside and offside front tyre outer treads wearing low.

offside rear tyre outer tread wearing low.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,204 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,647 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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HF51 AHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HF51 AHU, 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 HF51 AHU registered?

HF51 AHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HF51 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 AHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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