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HG51 WVT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,539 mi
Last recorded102,539 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,539 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached SLIGHTLY LOOSE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 95,598 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 95,598 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,921 miles

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

full undertray fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,906 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 73,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1.4mm main tread 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 66,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1.4mm main tread 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,397 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,228 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,777 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,706 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 12,138 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 WVT 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 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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

HG51 WVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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