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HK51 WSW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

80,159 mi
Last recorded80,159 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 WSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 80,159 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 80,159 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,161 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 75,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 61,645 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 61,133 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 61,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

STEERING COLUMN KNOCKY ON LOCK TO LOCK TURNS

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,455 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 55,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 52,689 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 52,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 49,987 miles

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

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

NSR tyre slightly perished

Fail 27 May 2014 49,987 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

NSR tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,866 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,851 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,800 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 41,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,262 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 40,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,834 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 37,102 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 35,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,606 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,018 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 WSW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WSW, 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 WSW registered?

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

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