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HV51 XFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,508 mi
Last recorded90,508 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,508 miles

sill kit fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2013 90,508 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

sill kit fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2012 83,250 miles

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,757 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 75,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brakes discs worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,355 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 64,616 miles

front tyres worn/wearing on inside edges.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,895 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 57,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

[note] boot fall. †n/s/f door mirror glass insecure. †o/s/f door mirror loose. †o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge. †front brake pads worn low.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,599 miles

clonking noise in steering column area.suspect lower U/J.

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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HV51 XFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HV51 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

HV51 XFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is HV51 XFG safe to buy?

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