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HF51 BCE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,197 mi
Last recorded147,197 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 BCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 147,197 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever travel high

handbrake performance poor

undertrays fitted full length of car

Fail 1 Dec 2020 147,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake lever travel high

handbrake performance poor

undertrays fitted full length of car

Pass 22 Nov 2019 143,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear tyres out of shape inner

Pass 7 Dec 2018 139,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

sill covers fitted inner and outer

undertrays fitted full length of car

Fail 28 Nov 2018 139,128 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 126,740 miles

COVERS FITTED UNDERSIDE OF CAR

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

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF CAR

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 121,480 miles

Offside Rear plastic over sill damaged and home repaired

Pass 17 Nov 2015 118,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 118,440 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 111,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust box is deterioated

Pass 29 Nov 2012 108,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2012 108,300 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2011 104,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,113 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 90,155 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 90,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 78,408 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,408 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 70,108 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 59,658 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 47,495 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 47,495 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 BCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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