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HN51 CLV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,047 mi
Last recorded146,047 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 CLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 146,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 139,807 miles

Central exhaust has a minor leak

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,546 miles

exhaust silencer rusty

front number plate cracked

light on dash

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 29 Jun 2017 134,543 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

light on dash

o/s/r tyre close to limit

exhaust silencer rusty

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2016 128,741 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 128,651 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides one bolt (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 116,702 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 111,668 miles

Centre exhaust box corroding

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

OSR & NSR metal brake pioes corroding

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 97,701 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 67,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,896 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn

n/s/rear wheel buckled

Fail 16 Jul 2008 36,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/rear tyre worn

n/s/rear wheel buckled

Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,584 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 23,869 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 CLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CLV, 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 CLV registered?

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

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