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HK51 AFY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,036 mi
Last recorded128,036 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 AFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 128,036 miles

exhaust center section deteriorating

slight play and noise from the steering colum

small chip on the screen

under trays fitted obscuring the inderside of the car

Fail 6 Jun 2014 128,036 miles

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

exhaust center section deteriorating

slight play and noise from the steering colum

small chip on the screen

under trays fitted obscuring the inderside of the car

Pass 6 Jul 2013 117,289 miles

Advise centre exhaust deteriorating

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 117,289 miles

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

Advise centre exhaust deteriorating

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 117,286 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 112,645 miles

Air bag light on

Some imbalance front brakes 15%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,051 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

free travel on parking brake

front brake discs wearing and front-rear inner brake pads appear to be getting low

play in steering system,may need attention soon

slight corrosion on rear chassis sections

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2009 91,538 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,720 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 73,808 miles

water damage rear no plate

both front brake flexi-hoses badly cracked

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2006 63,313 miles

STRONG ADVISE: front discs and pads worn

STRONG ADVISE: front flexi brake pipes perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2005 51,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HK51 AFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HK51 AFY, 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 HK51 AFY registered?

HK51 AFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is HK51 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 AFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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