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HN51 WJA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,967 mi
Last recorded120,967 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 WJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 120,967 miles

Emissions getting abit smokey

Exhaust rear silencer box getting corroded

O/S/F metal b/pipe abit corroded at inner w/arch end

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded

Rear suspension components getting abit corroded (esp N/S/R coil spring)

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,779 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box getting VERY corroded

Front and rear indicator lights starting to get abit faded

Front and rear tyres worn low on treads and nearing limits of wear

N/S number plate light VERY dim

O/S/F metal b/pipe at inner w/arch end, abit of surface corrosion

Rear chassis areas around subframe and suspension arm mounts, getting corroded, and subframe getting abit corroded also

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas getting corroded

Rear w/arch edges getting abit corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 115,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front subframe at O/S area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe at O/S area around suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer box getting VERY corroded

Front and rear indicator lights starting to get abit faded

Front and rear tyres worn low on treads and nearing limits of wear

N/S number plate light VERY dim

O/S/F metal b/pipe at inner w/arch end, abit of surface corrosion

Rear chassis areas around subframe and suspension arm mounts, getting corroded, and subframe getting abit corroded also

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas getting corroded

Rear w/arch edges getting abit corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 111,690 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 111,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,775 miles

advise both rear suspension coil springs corroded

advise centre exhaust outer case corroded

advise offside and nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

advise offside front flexi brake hose perished

advise offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 110,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise both rear suspension coil springs corroded

advise centre exhaust outer case corroded

advise offside and nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

advise offside front flexi brake hose perished

advise offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,528 miles

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded, and around suspension mounts

Rear exhaust silencer box getting very corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 109,528 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken Broken at lower end (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded, and around suspension mounts

Rear exhaust silencer box getting very corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,809 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,219 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,219 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 97,922 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,204 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,859 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 81,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,100 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 69,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,052 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,353 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 35,458 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 WJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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