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HG51 VJY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,215 mi
Last recorded95,215 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,215 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 88,195 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 80,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,213 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 54,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 54,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 43,448 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 35,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

inner sill covers and lower covers fitted throughout unable to inspect further

Pass 6 Jan 2017 30,328 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2016 30,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault srs light on (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 29,342 miles

both front tyres wearing down on inner edges

engine management light staying on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,862 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Oct 2012 25,994 miles

E M L LIGHT ON

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,120 miles

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

engine management light on at time of test

wipers knock together during operation

Fail 20 Oct 2010 24,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on at time of test

wipers knock together during operation

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,444 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 20,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyres showing are related rubber perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyres showing are related rubber perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2007

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

engine management light on prior to mot,diagnostics system cleared.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,567 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 VJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

HG51 VJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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