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HN51 BYK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,380 mi
Last recorded59,380 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,380 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 520,913 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 520,913 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,987 miles

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

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

eml light on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,933 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,933 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,374 miles

Engine warning lamp remians on

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,835 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 25,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate discouloring

Pass 13 Jan 2007 25,867 miles

front number plate discouloring

Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,857 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 BYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HN51 BYK, 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 HN51 BYK registered?

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

Is HN51 BYK safe to buy?

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