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HV51 XUB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,334 mi
Last recorded60,334 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,334 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 60,170 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,422 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low at inner edge

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 1 Nov 2016 56,344 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front (3.5.1g)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions offside rear (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low at inner edge

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,369 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,573 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,890 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 46,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 43,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,815 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,362 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

spare wheel fitted to pass mot test

Fail 18 Nov 2010 36,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,938 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 28,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 21,444 miles

nearside rear tyre has a screw in it.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,941 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,679 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 XUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XUB, 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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HV51 XUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HV51 XUB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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