MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
cover sills shields
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside front ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and lower inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
under trays fitted to underside of vehicle
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
under trays fitted to all underside of vehicle
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
under trays fitted to all underside of vehicle
under trays front // sides // rear
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to brake drum (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to brake drum (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
under trays front // sides // rear
child seat n/s/r
emissions high // black smoke
engine bay trays / under side trays
engine bay trays / under side trays
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washer jet drivers side (8.2.3)
child seat n/s/r
emissions high // black smoke
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emission on limit // vehicle black smoke
o/s/f washer jet aim poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres slightly perished
knocking when steering rocked
rear tyres gettiny low and perished
slight knock from steering column
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG51 FFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FFH, 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 FFH registered?
HG51 FFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 November 2001.
Is HG51 FFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG51 FFH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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