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HJ51 WWT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,128 mi
Last recorded61,128 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,128 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit pass due to tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit pass due to tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,252 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,246 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 54,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,269 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

play in steering column

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,285 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,862 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,469 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 32,443 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,066 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2005 23,491 miles

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

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 WWT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WWT, 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 WWT registered?

HJ51 WWT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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