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HS51 XVB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,980 mi
Last recorded84,980 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,980 miles

Engine MIL illuminated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 84,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,957 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch liners have touched tyres

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

Offside Front small cut in tyre outer sidewall

Rear Both inner sill starting to corrode around grommets

Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer sidewall cut in rim protector section

Fail 13 Jun 2016 72,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front outer sidewall cut in rim protector section

Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,401 miles

O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

Fail 22 Jun 2015 68,401 miles

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

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

O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

Pass 8 May 2014 65,507 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust silencer housings corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 7 May 2013 60,882 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 60,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 55,896 miles

nearside front brake pad heavily worn

Fail 3 May 2012 55,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake pad heavily worn

Fail 10 May 2011 51,062 miles

Brake fluid level low

Foreign registration plates fitted to car:refered to manual.

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2011 51,062 miles

Brake fluid level low

Foreign registration plates fitted to car:refered to manual.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 XVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVB, 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

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What year was HS51 XVB registered?

HS51 XVB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is HS51 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 XVB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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