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HV51 XUN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,329 mi
Last recorded93,329 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,329 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 93,265 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located both (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 84,995 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 84,994 miles

Front Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,857 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,639 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 77,639 miles

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

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

air bag light on

mil light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,550 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,200 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,200 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,056 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 53,771 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 53,639 miles

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyres condition becoming poor

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,080 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 40,551 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low.

front brake discs worn.

Fail 13 Dec 2005 40,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads worn low.

front brake discs worn.

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 XUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

HV51 XUN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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