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HG51 SWY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

82,373 mi
Last recorded82,373 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 82,373 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps switch faulty (1.7.4b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust box deteriorated

sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,241 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 75,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,132 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 69,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,011 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 64,011 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator/light switch does not operate in a positive manner

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,955 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,302 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 49,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,463 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,463 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,959 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 35,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,958 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,684 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 26,684 miles

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

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 SWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

HG51 SWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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