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HN51 KHE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,249 mi
Last recorded152,249 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 KHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 152,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil springs starting to corrode

rear subframe mounting bushes worn

rear tyre treads starting to distort

slight corrosion starting on metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2015 146,776 miles

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

Front tyres worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators and starting to perish

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres unevenly worn and starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2014 136,710 miles

Damage to undertray

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Sep 2014 136,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Damage to undertray

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Oct 2013 128,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 128,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 120,901 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 114,988 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

offside indicator repeater lens missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 106,563 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 102,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 102,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 95,338 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 95,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 88,033 miles

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

air filter insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2007 88,020 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air filter insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2006 77,336 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 62,273 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 62,273 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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HN51 KHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KHE, 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 KHE registered?

HN51 KHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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