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HN51 ORP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,894 mi
Last recorded104,894 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 ORP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 104,894 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 104,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,891 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,623 miles

Brakes ; both front hoses deteriorated

Brakes ; pipes corroded o/s/f , n/s/r & o/s/r

Suspension ; rear coil springs corroding

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,623 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes ; both front hoses deteriorated

Brakes ; pipes corroded o/s/f , n/s/r & o/s/r

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Suspension ; rear coil springs corroding

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,617 miles

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,580 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 69,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 63,616 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

full undertrays fitted

offside suspension low in need of further inspection soon

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,616 miles

full undertrays fitted

offside suspension low in need of further inspection soon

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,306 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 ORP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ORP, 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 ORP registered?

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

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