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HK51 LVL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,459 mi
Last recorded114,459 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 LVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 114,459 miles

Heavy corrosion around OS jacking pad but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Nov 2019 114,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion around OS jacking pad but not in prescribed area

OS wiper blade in poor condition

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,356 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 103,356 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 93,571 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,571 miles

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

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 93,161 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 73,420 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened coil spring cup cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f suspension leg corroded

o/s front brake disc corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses cracked

o/s/f n/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

play in steering column/pinion

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses perished

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

play in lower steering column

Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,122 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 44,122 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,602 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 40,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,908 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 37,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 35,681 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 35,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,940 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,525 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 LVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK51 LVL registered?

HK51 LVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is HK51 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 LVL shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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