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HK51 ORW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,006 mi
Last recorded81,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,006 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 81,004 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

NSR tyre slightly out of shape & nail in tread

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

Pass 24 May 2013 78,010 miles

backbox slightly deteriated

n/s/r arch slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,119 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs pitted and slightley corroded

eml lamp on dash

Fail 7 Mar 2012 72,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs pitted and slightley corroded

eml lamp on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight knock in steering

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,787 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,787 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre below limit on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting.

offside front tyre on wear limit.

poly v belt splitting.

srs warning light staying on.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,762 miles

knocking from steering column when lock to lock applied.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 41,762 miles

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

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

knocking from steering column when lock to lock applied.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,258 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 36,258 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,871 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 ORW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

HK51 ORW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is HK51 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 ORW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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