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HG51 WZN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,967 mi
Last recorded78,967 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 WZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2023 78,967 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe nearside front mounting bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill rusted and holed at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rerar subframe offside front bush deteriorated with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged but not resulting in cords showing etc (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 78,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged but not resulting in cords showing etc (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 78,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 71,365 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 64,141 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,077 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,061 miles

winter tyres fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,284 miles

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

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

offside rear coil spring bottom support cup missing

plastic cover over offside rear brake pipe missing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,082 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight bulge in outer sidewall but suspect manufacturing join rather than partial failure of casing

vehicle has mix of winter tyres on the front and standard tyres rear

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,584 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,460 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,617 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,113 miles

sign of perishing rear no plate

Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,377 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 23,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 23,742 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 WZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc 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 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

HG51 WZN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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