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HN51 BYT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,350 mi
Last recorded131,350 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 131,350 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front lower arm front bushes slightly split

brake fluid is green

some smoke from exhaust when revved up

Fail 29 Nov 2019 131,350 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front lower arm front bushes slightly split

brake fluid is green

some smoke from exhaust when revved up

Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 122,558 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 122,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 113,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 111,778 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 105,345 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 100,749 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,820 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 97,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2011 87,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres loosing shape on tread

front brake discs slight wearing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,678 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres loosing shape on tread

front brake discs slight wearing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,210 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing down 2mm

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,401 miles

MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 79,364 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,648 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 62,278 miles

MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/R+N/S/R LOWER SPRING SEATS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,278 miles

MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/R+N/S/R LOWER SPRING SEATS CORRODED

Fail 4 Oct 2006 48,339 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS F BRAKE DISCS WORN BRAKE BALANCE POOR

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,339 miles

DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS F BRAKE DISCS WORN BRAKE BALANCE POOR

Pass 29 Sep 2005 38,284 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 BYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BYT, 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 BYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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