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HK51 GWC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,083 mi
Last recorded61,083 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 GWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 60,090 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

complete exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 58,411 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported secured - rear brake pipes all corroded weak / slight (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt worn - inner tie rod and track rod has play (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated cracked - Tyre worn close to legal limit / worn on edge and nearside front inner worn (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel - slight (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy - slight (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / cab / sills / mountings / axle / subframe - inner outer in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective washer jets pump weak - jets spray (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted - side step covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2021 55,358 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 55,358 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 53,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,513 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 45,927 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,689 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 42,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,855 miles

Both front tyres low and wearing on outside edge

N/S Rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,566 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

N/S Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Nov 2014 27,566 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

N/S Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,878 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 17,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 17,277 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,434 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,700 miles

SRS warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2008 13,231 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 11,747 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,148 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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HK51 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GWC, 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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HK51 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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