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HY51 TSO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 TSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2022
Fail 11 May 2022

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRDED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective AND CENTRAL STRAP AROUND BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,454 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 111,825 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 111,825 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 107,125 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

complete under body has trays, & sills have covers fitted.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 107,125 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

complete under body has trays, & sills have covers fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 26 Jan 2016 101,893 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken off

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 29 Aug 2015 100,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,462 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 95,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 85,638 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 85,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 77,401 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,291 miles

Front Imbalance - Roller Brake Test Brake Imbalance 16%

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,022 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,934 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 49,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY51 TSO registered?

HY51 TSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HY51 TSO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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