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MA51 HBG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,106 mi
Last recorded106,106 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 HBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 106,106 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 106,049 miles

Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 106,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,339 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 105,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,531 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 103,531 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 100,420 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 96,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,249 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 90,243 miles

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

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

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,018 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 78,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,761 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,733 miles

front anti-roll bar link arms worn

front brake flexi hoses perished

rear lower spring cups corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front no plate slightly faded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,381 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,660 miles

offside rear lower coil spring cap corrosion require attention †water leak from engine front area require attention

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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MA51 HBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA51 HBG, 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 MA51 HBG registered?

MA51 HBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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