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HN51 OOY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,144 mi
Last recorded99,144 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 OOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,144 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 99,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014
Fail 27 Sep 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,599 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 64,599 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,101 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 62,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,771 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,130 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

vehicle fitted with under trays length off body

vehicle wet at time off test

Fail 11 Mar 2008 41,105 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

vehicle fitted with under trays length off body

vehicle wet at time off test

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,235 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack( not showing any cord)

both rear tyre walls and treads cracking

front brake pads worn low (3-4 mm approx)

rbt service brake efficiency:53%

service brake. your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency. it appears the braking system requires adjustment or repair.[3.7.A.8]

Fail 4 Apr 2007 36,235 miles

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

Front brake pads worn low (3-4 mm approx)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake hoses starting to crack (not showing any cord)

both rear tyre walls and tread are cracking

off side rear coil spring locating rubber and cap missing

Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,896 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 OOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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