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HY51 ZTD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,439 mi
Last recorded57,439 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,536 miles

nearside and offside front shockabsorbers getting weak

nearside and offside front tyres slight wear on inner section

wipers slighty squeaky when working

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,958 miles

.. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner/outer section

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2011 49,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

.. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner/outer section

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,273 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 47,242 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 47,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,232 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,619 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 43,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 31 Aug 2007 35,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,205 miles

osr shocker damp?

Pass 2 Sep 2005 22,003 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 ZTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

HY51 ZTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HY51 ZTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 ZTD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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