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HW51 GJZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 GJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2022

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play bottom colomb U/J. (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,391 miles

Parking brake rough in operation

Slight play in lower steering joint

Fail 16 Oct 2020 93,391 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in steering column coupling

Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,797 miles

EML Has Tape Over Light

Front Reg Plate Damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 91,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

EML Has Tape Over Light

Front Reg Plate Damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,952 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 88,952 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,330 miles

Nearside Front has nail outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front has nail outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,298 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2015 76,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 76,670 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 72,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,958 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,020 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,787 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,574 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 51,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,097 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,176 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 42,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 42,578 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 38,827 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 38,827 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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HW51 GJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HW51 GJZ, 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 HW51 GJZ registered?

HW51 GJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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The MOT history for HW51 GJZ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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