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HY51 ZTE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,414 mi
Last recorded72,414 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 ZTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,414 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 70,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 69,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,709 miles

exhaust centre/rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,540 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2013 65,540 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,767 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,314 miles

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

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

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

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 48,887 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,907 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,070 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,375 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 29,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 ZTE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

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

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