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HJ51 WYA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,322 mi
Last recorded91,322 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,322 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,075 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

off side front Tyre worn to 3 mm inner edge wearing out.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 86,232 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 86,232 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,282 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 82,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,663 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,360 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 69,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,129 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 59,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,551 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,901 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,816 miles

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

off side rear tyre starting to crack on tread pattern but not showing any cords

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,096 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,289 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,572 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

HJ51 WYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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