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HY51 TJX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,259 mi
Last recorded92,259 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 TJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,259 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer door handle sticky

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2021 51,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer door handle sticky

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,562 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,289 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,163 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,700 miles

eml on

Fail 1 Sep 2015 37,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

eml on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,023 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,199 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,189 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 29,189 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

full length undertray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,615 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 25,615 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,770 miles

slight damage ns mirror

Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,547 miles

slight damage os rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,214 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,423 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 TJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

HY51 TJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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