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HN51 VPW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,944 mi
Last recorded114,944 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 VPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,944 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,484 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 87,147 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 79,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 72,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,412 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 66,389 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,194 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 57,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,324 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,817 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 29,700 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 VPW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

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

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