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HY51 TPX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,551 mi
Last recorded53,551 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 TPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 53,551 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread separating (0.1 (b))

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Nov 2024 52,114 miles

Slight play in rack and column. Column is noisy in operation

Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brake discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 50,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brake discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 49,756 miles

column to rack UJ is worn

indicator stalk is stiff in operation

Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,720 miles

slight play between column and rack

Fail 11 Nov 2021 48,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested and offside headlamp adjuster not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play between column and rack

Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,660 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 47,660 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,767 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight play and noise in steering column

Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,502 miles

all four tyres are perished

both rear shockers are damp

offside rear foot brake reading is poor

offside twin washer is not working and is close to a failure

Fail 16 Oct 2018 45,502 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres are perished

both rear shockers are damp

offside rear foot brake reading is poor

offside twin washer is not working and is close to a failure

Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,656 miles

nearside twin washer not working

nearside wing indicator is faded

offside twin washer is not working and close to a failure

Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,457 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 42,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,610 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,599 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,703 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,281 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,144 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,282 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 18,797 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 TPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

HY51 TPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is HY51 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 TPX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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