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HJ51 ALU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,307 mi
Last recorded112,307 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 ALU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 112,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 111,233 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,913 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 104,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,479 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,741 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 96,872 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,204 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil light illuminated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,239 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 90,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,714 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 71,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 98,186 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,687 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 73,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,988 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2007 62,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,359 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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HJ51 ALU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJ51 ALU, 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 HJ51 ALU registered?

HJ51 ALU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is HJ51 ALU safe to buy?

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