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HN51 SZK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 SZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,544 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 81,544 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,543 miles

SRS Warning light on

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 73,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SRS Warning light on

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,076 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 65,288 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,793 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,923 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,368 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,972 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 50,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 46,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,850 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 SZK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN51 SZK?

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What year was HN51 SZK registered?

HN51 SZK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is HN51 SZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 SZK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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