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HF51 BNB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,148 mi
Last recorded100,148 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 BNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 100,148 miles

Offside outer CV Boot Deteriorating (Small Split around driveshaft)

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,818 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column bushes ??? (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 5 Nov 2018 95,803 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Does not lock out (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres low on pressure

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column bushes ?? (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,213 miles

silencer starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower oil leaking?

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 85,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower oil leaking?

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,022 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer rusted & rotted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 80,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped on suspension arm (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower gearbox oil leak?

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

exhaust silencer rusted & rotted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,074 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall. o/s/f tyre was flat at time of test.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 75,070 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall. o/s/f tyre was flat at time of test.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,483 miles

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

centre exhaust box rusty

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not showing cords at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2013 69,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust box rusty

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,341 miles

both rear coil spring mounting points corroding

exhaust silencer outer skins starting to corrode

front and rear indicators discolouring

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,388 miles

both front indicators starting to fade

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust silencer corroding

o/s/r coil spring lower mount starting to corrode

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,108 miles

rear number plate slightly deterioated

slight free play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

small cuts in n/s/r trye tread

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,939 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 39,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,801 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 22,948 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 BNB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HF51 BNB, 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 BNB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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