CarVerify

Free Car Check

HS51 CDK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,063 mi
Last recorded112,063 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 CDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 112,063 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 111,504 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2024 109,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,101 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,959 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2022 106,959 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,863 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 103,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,656 miles

Knocking noise from steering column/rack

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,075 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,425 miles

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,343 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

near side rear brake holds on slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,177 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 91,177 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,865 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn/perished

front brake pads worn to approx 5mm

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre low on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre low on outer shoulder

play in steering

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,064 miles

both door mirror head covers loose

both rear tyres cracked/perished

corrosion at both rear inner sill areas

headlamp aims on lower limit

knock from steering

only one washer jet working n/s/f

slight play in steering

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,006 miles

outer side wall of offside rear tyre is cut

rear tyres lightly perished

restricted view of vehicle underside due to full length undertray

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,229 miles

near side head lamp aim on lower limit

near side rear brake pipe rusty

near side rear tyre wear uneven

Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side head lamp aim on lower limit

near side rear brake pipe rusty

near side rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,731 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,731 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 69,509 miles

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,509 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HS51 CDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HS51 CDK, 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 HS51 CDK?

You can check the full history of HS51 CDK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HS51 CDK registered?

HS51 CDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HS51 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 CDK shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HS51 CDK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HS51 CDK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.