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HG51 FDY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Gas bi-fuel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,805 mi
Last recorded118,805 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 118,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 118,564 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 107,459 miles

advise brake pipes corroding

advise midle box corroded and repaired at rear

Fail 24 May 2012 107,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise brake pipes corroding

advise midle box corroded and repaired at rear

Pass 27 May 2011 102,357 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 92,685 miles

slight imbalance on front service brake.

Pass 21 May 2009 87,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr tyre fouling plastic wheel arch

osf fog not working

Fail 21 May 2009 87,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr tyre fouling plastic wheel arch

osf fog not working

Pass 21 May 2008 79,568 miles

N/S sideskirt damaged.

Fail 21 May 2008 79,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S sideskirt damaged.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 70,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 51,307 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 May 2005 26,045 miles

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

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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HG51 FDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HG51 FDY, 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 HG51 FDY registered?

HG51 FDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is HG51 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 FDY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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