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HV51 XUO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,234 mi
Last recorded144,234 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 144,234 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 144,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 123,982 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 123,982 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 115,994 miles

Nearside rear coil spring lower cap rusty

Offside front seat adjuster cover missing

Slight marks on front and rear number plate

Pass 15 Oct 2007 101,498 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 101,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 88,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 88,999 miles

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.

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 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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