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HG51 RPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,534 mi
Last recorded98,534 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 RPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 98,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 98,504 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 94,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

UNDER BODY COVERED WITH SHIELDS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 92,817 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 88,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 82,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats missing

Pass 19 Oct 2019
Pass 3 Nov 2018 86,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 82,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,446 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,375 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 66,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 55,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,690 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,086 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,145 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,636 miles

slight knock from steering. no movement

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,426 miles

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

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

slight knock from steering column

Fail 18 Oct 2006 26,904 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,904 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 23,120 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 RPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG51 RPZ?

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What year was HG51 RPZ registered?

HG51 RPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is HG51 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 RPZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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