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HK51 ORZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,241 mi
Last recorded154,241 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 ORZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 154,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers and under trays fitted

under side covered in wax oil

Fail 18 Nov 2021 154,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers and under trays fitted

under side covered in wax oil

Pass 23 Nov 2020 147,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

under side wax oiled

Fail 19 Nov 2020 147,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

under side wax oiled

Pass 29 Nov 2019 141,322 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) + offside ()

underside covered in under seal

Pass 8 Nov 2018 134,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

alloy wheels fitted front axle, steel rims fitted to rear axle

near side rear jacking point misaligned

underside heavily unsealed

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 128,392 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perished

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

underside heavily unsealed

Fail 15 Nov 2017 128,230 miles

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perished

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

underside heavily unsealed

Pass 29 Nov 2016 121,925 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 121,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 115,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 115,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 107,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 107,529 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,857 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low inner edge

near side front wheel slight buckle

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2012 92,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low inner edge

near side front wheel slight buckle

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,333 miles

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

full underbody cover fitted

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle

sil covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,631 miles

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

full under body covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,506 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside and offside door sills are covered with manifactures plastic covers preventing full inspection of these ares.

Rear registration plate in early stages of deteriation.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,639 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 59,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 45,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 38,995 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly buckled

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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HK51 ORZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

HK51 ORZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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