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HY51 DDN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,108 mi
Last recorded58,108 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,011 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,689 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front chassis collision damage

Fail 8 Nov 2012 47,547 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front chassis collision damage

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,644 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 44,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,438 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,478 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 36,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,351 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,662 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,359 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 24,289 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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HY51 DDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HY51 DDN, 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 HY51 DDN registered?

HY51 DDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is HY51 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 DDN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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