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HK51 AGY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,355 mi
Last recorded120,355 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 AGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 120,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit,worn uneven and cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit and cracking

exhaust deteriorating

washers weak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,959 miles

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)

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

front anti roll bar bushes play

Pass 18 Nov 2014 109,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 101,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,364 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre 3mm

over sills fitted

under body trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2012 97,364 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre 3mm

over sills fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,245 miles

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

Front discs slightly corroded

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 91,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front discs slightly corroded

Full sill covers fitted

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 84,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 84,819 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 75,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front wheel trim missing

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

Underbody shields fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2009 75,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front wheel trim missing

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

Underbody shields fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,445 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade splitting.

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 67,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wiper blade splitting.

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,855 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 56,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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HK51 AGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK51 AGY, 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 AGY registered?

HK51 AGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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