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HK51 LVJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

104,652 mi
Last recorded104,652 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 104,652 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear seats removed motability car

Fail 28 Nov 2025 104,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear seats removed motability car

Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 103,828 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 101,479 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 101,479 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,356 miles

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

rear seats removed

Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

rear seats removed

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,009 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 96,009 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 94,608 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 94,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 90,754 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,723 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 85,723 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,747 miles

offside rear tyre starting to misshape inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 80,747 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to misshape inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 74,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,600 miles

front tyres worn more outer edges

rear exhaust silencer rusted

Fail 25 Nov 2014 68,600 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn more outer edges

rear exhaust silencer rusted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer rusted

Fail 18 Nov 2013 62,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres low pressure

rear silencer rusted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,179 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,517 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,559 miles

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,168 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,559 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 22 Nov 2007 35,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,392 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,656 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 LVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HK51 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

HK51 LVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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