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HG51 ZWE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 ZWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016

Exhuast corroded slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhuast corroded slightly

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 121,388 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 121,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 116,307 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 116,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,234 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 109,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 109,432 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 103,863 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 103,863 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 99,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 95,777 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,027 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 92,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 87,478 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 81,056 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 ZWE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZWE, 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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HG51 ZWE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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