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HJ51 WYB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,282 mi
Last recorded148,282 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 148,282 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 148,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 132,396 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 112,001 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 111,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,369 miles

front tyres slightly low on edges

o/s front brake pipe greased

slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,972 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 89,972 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,017 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 11 Oct 2007 76,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,403 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 63,403 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 WYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WYB, 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 WYB registered?

HJ51 WYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for HJ51 WYB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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