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HF51 DXW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,933 mi
Last recorded125,933 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 125,933 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 125,913 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,820 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 113,820 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,661 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 96,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 88,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 80,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,297 miles

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

front wipers smear

knock from steering column

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2010 72,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front wipers smear

knock from steering column

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 63,352 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,569 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wall perishing slightly

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,758 miles

front brake discs corroding and lipping slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2006 35,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroding and lipping slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2005 34,594 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 DXW 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 60%.

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 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

HF51 DXW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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