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HG51 ZWJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Multi-colour Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 ZWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 95,197 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2025 92,362 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 92,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 92,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 86,101 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

power steering heavier than normal but giving some assistance

Fail 6 Sep 2019 79,179 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

power steering heavier than normal but giving some assistance

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer cover (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on bend by connection for brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,351 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,538 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 63,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,763 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,739 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,167 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,149 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,324 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,886 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 45,886 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,321 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 42,321 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,342 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 ZWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Multi-colour with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

HG51 ZWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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