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HJ51 CBV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,255 mi
Last recorded89,255 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 CBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,255 miles

Central Rear seat not fitted

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

Offside Rear seat not fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 89,255 miles

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

Central Rear seat not fitted

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

Offside Rear seat not fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,039 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,577 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

minor play found in universal joint on steering column

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,342 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

slight knock from steering

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,373 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Unevenly On Inner Edges

Engine Light On

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

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

Slight Knock Detected At Steering Wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,637 miles

Engine Light On

O/S/R Tyre Wearing Unevenly On Inner Edge

Slight Knock Detected At Steering Wheel

Fail 28 Sep 2015 54,637 miles

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

Engine Light On

O/S/R Tyre Wearing Unevenly On Inner Edge

Slight Knock Detected At Steering Wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,974 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 22 Sep 2014 45,974 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,585 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished in tread

Fail 30 Sep 2011 37,051 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,972 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perrished in tread

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/S/R tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall also cracking in tread.

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

Slight knock at steering wheel.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 32,226 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/S/R tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall also cracking in tread.

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

Slight knock at steering wheel.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,821 miles

off side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,311 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 16,600 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 CBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CBV, 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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HJ51 CBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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