MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ACCIDENT DAMAGE NEARSIDE OF VEHICLE
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS INSECURE
SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ACCIDENT DAMAGE NEARSIDE OF VEHICLE
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS INSECURE
SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING COLUMN
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside rear coil spring lower cap rusty
Offside front seat adjuster cover missing
Slight marks on front and rear number plate
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
covers over both front and rear inner wings & all floors not allowing full inspection
off side front seat adjuster cover missing
off side rear road spring cup very rusty
very slight marks on front and rear number plate
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
covers over both front and rear inner wings & all floors not allowing full inspection
off side front seat adjuster cover missing
off side rear road spring cup very rusty
very slight marks on front and rear number plate
covers over all floors and can not see correctly
covers over both door sills and can not see correctly
covers over both front and rear inner wings and can not see correctly
off side rear bump stop rusty
slight disfigurment on both front and rear number plates
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
covers over all floors and can not see correctly
covers over both front and rear inner wings and can not see correctly
covers to both door sills and can not see correctly,
off side rear bump stop slight rust
slight disfigerment to front and rear number plates
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 XUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?
HV51 XUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.
Is HV51 XUO safe to buy?
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