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HX51 BVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,768 mi
Last recorded100,768 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 BVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 100,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,102 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,097 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,640 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres showing signs of age

offside rear coil spring lower locator corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,828 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 36,303 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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HX51 BVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX51 BVV, 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 HX51 BVV registered?

HX51 BVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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