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HJ51 OKF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,638 mi
Last recorded101,638 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 OKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 97,220 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 92,221 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

centre exhaust poor

Fail 28 Jan 2017 92,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

centre exhaust poor

Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,981 miles

Nearside rear coil spring locating cup corroded

Offside Offside rear coil spring lower locating cup missing

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,592 miles

Exhaust rear box outter outter skin corroded

Nearside rear coil spring locating cup corroded

Offside rear coil spring locating cup missing

Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,645 miles

Corrosion to exhaust rear box outter skin

Nearside rear coil spring lower locating cup corroded

Offside rear coil spring locating cup corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 78,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,502 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,372 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,211 miles

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

front discs worn

main beam stalk faulty

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,843 miles

front brake hoses heavily perished but acceptable* steeringrack operation noisey - suspect internal wear*wiper clearance poor* all testable items inspected and found to be acceptable at time of test*

headlamp patterns a little indistinct andon aim limits*front no.plate in poor condition* shields on innerand outer sills, underbody, etc, restrict examination* front and rear brake discs worn* exhaust rustedbut sound*

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,544 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,544 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,084 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 45,084 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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 OKF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OKF, 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 OKF registered?

HJ51 OKF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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