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HJ51 XCV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 XCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 166,527 miles

Front front bottom are bushes are weak

Front front brake pipes have surface corrosion

Front slight play in both steering arms

Nearside Rear nsr brake is binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2019 158,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 158,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 148,291 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both pipes to flexis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Tyres worn inner edges

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 147,987 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both pipes to flexis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Tyres worn inner edges

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 140,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 139,693 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,898 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 129,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 116,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 116,101 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 105,323 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 105,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,968 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 95,964 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,615 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 85,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear disc corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 63,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear disc corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2009 52,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

damage to n/s rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

damage to n/s rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,344 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 45,344 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,040 miles

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 XCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XCV, 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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HJ51 XCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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