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HN51 BYH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,003 mi
Last recorded102,003 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 102,003 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 102,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,791 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 95,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 82,384 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 82,376 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 70,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,035 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 67,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 60,994 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 60,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 20 May 2008 53,619 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,212 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,188 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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HN51 BYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HN51 BYH, 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 HN51 BYH registered?

HN51 BYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HN51 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 BYH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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