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HK51 VHH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,296 mi
Last recorded124,296 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 VHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 124,296 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s@o/s perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

eml light on

Fail 8 Dec 2015 124,295 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s@o/s perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

eml light on

Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,572 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 123,572 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 122,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 121,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,314 miles

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

offside front seatbelt frayed

Pass 25 Nov 2010 114,993 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 110,733 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 110,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 102,798 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 102,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 91,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 81,051 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 81,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

HK51 VHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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