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HG51 VZL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,669 mi
Last recorded87,669 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 87,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre structure cracking

Fail 26 May 2015 87,667 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre structure cracking

Pass 9 May 2014 91,797 miles

Center exhaust silencer corroded

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

N/S/R tyre age cracked and worn to 2.8mm.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre age cracked

Odometer display poor to read

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 72,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,299 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,266 miles

two rear seats missing at time of test(belts not checked)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 35,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

two rear seats missing at time of test (seat belts not checked)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 25,617 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 VZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

HG51 VZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HG51 VZL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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