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HN51 OSP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,448 mi
Last recorded97,448 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 OSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,448 miles

Slight play in steering UJ's may need attention in the future.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,780 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,683 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly fowling wheel arch cover

Pass 3 Jul 2014 89,510 miles

exhaust box very poor

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s and o/s sills covered by plastic covers

exhaust deterioating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s and o/s sills covered by plastic covers

exhaust deterioating

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,281 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 82,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,732 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 79,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,345 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 73,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,494 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,553 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres treads low/slight cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,826 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 56,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,818 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 OSP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

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

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The MOT history for HN51 OSP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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