MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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.
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken
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 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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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