MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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
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.
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.
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.
slight play in o/s of steering rack.
slight play in o/s of steering rack.
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
slight play in o/s of steering rack. †n/s/r tyre at 3mm.
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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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