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HN51 BYM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,730 mi
Last recorded86,730 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 86,730 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Close to Nearside and offside front mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MIL light illuminated

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

Nearside and offside front strut top bearings rough when rotated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tailgate struts weak

Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside and offside front strut top bearings rough when rotated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly cracked, no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corrosion to suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside and offside front strut top bearings rough when rotated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly cracked, no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corrosion to suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,949 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Nearside and offside strut top bearings worn and noisy

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Close to lower arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly cracked in tyre treads, but no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Small splits to both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 81,949 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Nearside and offside strut top bearings worn and noisy

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Close to lower arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly cracked in tyre treads, but no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Small splits to both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 81,304 miles

MIL light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,303 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

MIL light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 76,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,615 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 73,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,825 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

slight inner rim damage to both nearside road wheels

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 61,042 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,258 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,588 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,903 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 45,864 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

all tyres under inflated. near side front flat and damaged wall

Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,730 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,686 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 29,191 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 BYM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYM, 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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HN51 BYM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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