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HK51 MLU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,377 mi
Last recorded64,377 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 MLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 64,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 64,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,966 miles

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

body damage

engine managemnt lamp on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear badge missing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear badge missing

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

body damage

engine managemnt lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2014 52,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,551 miles

offside washer weak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,498 miles

play in steering column

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,818 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,161 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2009 41,159 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,325 miles

play in steering rack

tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2007 36,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chunck out off sidewall n/s/front but not to cords

Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,133 miles

chunck out off sidewall n/s/front but not to cords

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,365 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 33,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,706 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 MLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

HK51 MLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is HK51 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 MLU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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