MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Heavy corrosion around OS jacking pad but not in prescribed area
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))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
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)
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)
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)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
under trays fitted
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
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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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.
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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.
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