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HT51 ZLX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,648 mi
Last recorded62,648 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 ZLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,648 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust box corroded & bracket broken

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust box corroded & bracket broken

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 61,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,138 miles

exhaust centre box mounting corroded off and missing

Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,775 miles

corrosion forming around both rear wheel arch areas

exhaust box corroded mounting bracket missing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clamp around exhaust box missing. box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,625 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer clamp missing but is still adequately secured

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting clamp missing from exhaust center box exhaust corroded

off side rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,439 miles

rear exhaust box support corroded away but system adequately supported

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,796 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,137 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,968 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,175 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,610 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 19,033 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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HT51 ZLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HT51 ZLX, 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 HT51 ZLX registered?

HT51 ZLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HT51 ZLX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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