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HG51 SAX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 SAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,019 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 99,853 miles

N.S.R WHEEL IS A STEEL RIM BUT STILL THE SAME SIZE TYRE

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

O.S.F WING MIRROR CRACKED

Fail 24 Jan 2019 99,828 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N.S.R WHEEL IS A STEEL RIM BUT STILL THE SAME SIZE TYRE

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

O.S.F WING MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 24 Jan 2018 94,675 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 94,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,417 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 88,417 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 88,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

knocking noise from steering column (unable to see any play)

nsf brake pipe is corroded

rear brake hoses are heavily perished

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 85,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,598 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 76,598 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 71,529 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,946 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 59,897 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both sides rear spring location cups corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2010 59,897 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both sides rear spring location cups corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2009 54,413 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 48,328 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,033 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 SAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG51 SAX, 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 SAX registered?

HG51 SAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is HG51 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 SAX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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