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HY51 ZSO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,282 mi
Last recorded112,282 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 112,282 miles

Bonnet Catch Pull Missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Corroding

N/S/R Shock Absorber Damp--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S Headlamp Aim Poor Only Just Acceptable

O/S/F & O/S/R Steel Brake Pipes Corroding

O/S/R Jacking Pad Missing

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

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

Slight Knock In Steering

Stone-Chip In Windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 112,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Bonnet Catch Pull Missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Corroding

N/S/R Shock Absorber Damp--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/F & O/S/R Steel Brake Pipes Corroding

O/S/R Jacking Pad Missing

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Limited View

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

Slight Knock In Steering

Stone-Chip In Windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 110,670 miles

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

Oil leak

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

bonnet catch fauly pull lever missing,recommend attention

exhaust corroding

nsr shock absorber damp

nsr wheel rim damaged

os head lamp aim just acceptable/front pannel damaged

osf tyre wearing on outer edge,side wall damaged/perishing

osr brake pipe corroded recommend attention,osf brake pipe corroding

osr tyre worn inner edge,main tread pattern legal/perishing

plastic trims on outer sills/underbody covers fitted limited view

slight knock and free play in steering

Fail 24 Oct 2013 110,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

bonnet catch fauly pull lever missing,recommend attention

exhaust corroding

free play in steering just acceptable/play in os steering rack tie rod inner joint recommend attention

nsf brake hose badly perished recommend replacement

nsr shock absorber damp

nsr wheel rim damaged

osf tyre wearing on outer edge,side wall damaged/perishing

osr and osf brake pipes corroding recommend attention

osr tyre worn inner edge,main tread pattern legal/perishing

plastic trims on outer sills/underbody covers fitted limited view

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,852 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 103,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 98,738 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

full underbody covers fitted restricted view of various components

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,104 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in end of steering rack.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,765 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 71,197 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 21 Jun 2007 71,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,403 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack. †n/s/r tyre at 3mm.

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 ZSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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