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HK51 GWZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,450 mi
Last recorded129,450 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 GWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 129,450 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 129,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 118,689 miles

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

wear in steering rack /column universal joints

Fail 20 Dec 2012 118,689 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wear in steering rack /column universal joints

Pass 22 Dec 2011 109,685 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 109,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 98,667 miles

cracks in front windscreen

oil leak ?

rear brake discs corroding and worn

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2010 98,667 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

all brake discs corroding and worn

cracks in front windscreen

oil leak ?

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2009 87,338 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2009 87,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,247 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 68,413 miles

wiper blades weak and split

Fail 3 Dec 2007 68,413 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

wiper blades weak and split

Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,007 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 59,007 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HK51 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

HK51 GWZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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