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HG51 FFH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,185 mi
Last recorded152,185 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 152,185 miles

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) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 151,157 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 151,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 143,745 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 143,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 647,490 miles

under trays front // sides // rear

Fail 6 Jan 2017 136,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 128,496 miles

child seat n/s/r

emissions high // black smoke

engine bay trays / under side trays

Fail 8 Jan 2016 128,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 122,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 117,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2013 111,572 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 111,572 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,952 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 99,772 miles

knocking when steering rocked

rear tyres gettiny low and perished

Pass 23 Oct 2009 89,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,352 miles

slight knock from steering column

Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,886 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,379 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 53,379 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 42,078 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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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.

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