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HV51 XFT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,259 mi
Last recorded98,259 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,259 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 98,249 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,562 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 92,558 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,006 miles

Air bag light illuminated indicating a fault with the system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 86,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Air bag light illuminated indicating a fault with the system

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,883 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

SRS light on

Slight play in link arms

Underbody guard fitted at test

Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes/exhaust

SRS light on

Slight play in link arms

Underbody guard fitted at test

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,037 miles

Coirrosion on brake pipes.

Underbody guard fitted at test,

Fail 8 Dec 2010 74,032 miles

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

Coirrosion on brake pipes.

Underbody guard fitted at test,

Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,777 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,309 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 62,287 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,022 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 56,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,555 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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HV51 XFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HV51 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

HV51 XFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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