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HF51 YDC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,151 mi
Last recorded125,151 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 125,151 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Horn slightly grating

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Silencer outer skin deteriorated slightly

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 125,151 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Horn slightly grating

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Silencer outer skin deteriorated slightly

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 120,990 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn slightly grating.

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack mount (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Silencer outer skin deteriorated slightly.

Under body covers fitted obscuring underside.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 116,021 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

play in inner steering rack joints

service brake just meet requirements signs of adjustment or repairs

Fail 9 Nov 2015 116,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

play in inner steering rack joints

service brake just meet requirements signs of adjustment or repairs

Fail 8 Oct 2014 113,407 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 8 Oct 2014 113,407 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 15 Oct 2013 110,678 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade torn

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 110,678 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside wiper blade torn

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 106,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 100,070 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,155 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 92,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,862 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 78,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,511 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 69,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre beginning to wear out of shape

Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,675 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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HF51 YDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol 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 YDC, 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 YDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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