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HJ51 WYD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

63,058 mi
Last recorded63,058 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,058 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 63,058 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 62,598 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 62,598 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,012 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 62,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,621 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,522 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 60,522 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,065 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,659 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 58,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,616 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 57,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,572 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 56,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,489 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,727 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 54,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,038 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,232 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 53,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,369 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 52,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 50,373 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,647 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,842 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 44,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

bas/esp light on

engine managment light on

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 WYD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

HJ51 WYD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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