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HN51 OSK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,929 mi
Last recorded117,929 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2012 117,929 miles

Exhaust system corroded and leaking slightly

Nearside rear tyre out of shape.

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside wing mirror damaged.

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

Slight play in steering system.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 117,929 miles

Exhaust system corroded and leaking slightly

Nearside rear tyre out of shape.

Offside wing mirror damaged.

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

Slight play in steering system.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 110,461 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded and blowing slightly.

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

Slight play in steering system and nocking slightly.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 110,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust back box heavily corroded and blowing slightly.

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

Slight play in steering system and nocking slightly.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 101,048 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 101,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 90,392 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 90,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,785 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,468 miles

rear tyres irregular wear evident on tread area / feathering

Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge of tread

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 OSK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OSK, 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 OSK registered?

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

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