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HY51 PWK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,265 mi
Last recorded63,265 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 PWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 61,834 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front lower sub-frame corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel archs slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,569 miles

NSR TYRE WORN LOW

OSF TYRE WORN LOW

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 25 Jul 2017 59,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

NSR TYRE WORN LOW

OSF TYRE WORN LOW

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,744 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills starting to coorode (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arches starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear exhaust box and mountings corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,587 miles

Exhaust box casing corroded

Front subframe has surface corrosion

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 14 Aug 2014 52,982 miles

Exhaust box casing corroded

Front subframe has surface corrosion

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on outer edge

N/S/R tyre perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,982 miles

Exhaust box casing corroded

Front subframe has surface corrosion

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on outer edge

N/S/R tyre perishing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 49,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,774 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,052 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,248 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,771 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 31,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,521 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,571 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 PWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PWK, 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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HY51 PWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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