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HF51 XUN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,467 mi
Last recorded62,467 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 62,467 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

knocking felt in steering column

undersheilds fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 62,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

knocking felt in steering column

undersheilds fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2015 41,373 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,917 miles

slight buckle n/s/f inner road wheel

slight damage to all 4 outer wheel rims

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,114 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,873 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,392 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,745 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 XUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

HF51 XUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is HF51 XUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 XUN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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