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HS51 CYX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,777 mi
Last recorded144,777 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 CYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 144,777 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 144,774 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 138,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 138,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,700 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 124,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 118,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E/M/L stays on.

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 30 Nov 2013 110,805 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 110,764 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2011 95,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 88,140 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 79,267 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 79,267 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,961 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,502 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)

bonnet release mechanism very stiff in operation

both front tyres scrubbed on inner shoulders, recommend tracking check

Pass 2 Dec 2006 52,276 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 43,084 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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HS51 CYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CYX, 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 HS51 CYX registered?

HS51 CYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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