MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
very slight play in nearside front steering arm fixings
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
very slight play in nearside front steering arm fixings
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine light on
rear number plate starting to defuse
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine light on
rear number plate starting to defuse
rear number plate slighty deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear number plate slighty deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV51 VLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 HV51 VLH, 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 HV51 VLH registered?
HV51 VLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is HV51 VLH safe to buy?
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