MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,980 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
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
O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED
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
all rear brake pipes corroded
exhaust silencer housings corroded
nearside front wheel rim damaged
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front brake pad heavily worn
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
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)
Brake fluid level low
Foreign registration plates fitted to car:refered to manual.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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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.
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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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