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MA51 HDU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,495 mi
Last recorded139,495 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 HDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 139,495 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

backbox of exhaust outer skin peeling

n/s/r + o/s/r brake pipes corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding / under arch

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge + n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 134,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 129,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 129,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front centre view mirror missing

off side wing mirror cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2011

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front centre view mirror missing

off side wing mirror cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2010 115,433 miles

Child seat fitted to Offside rear (Adult belt NOT checked)

Front and Rear Number Plates Deteriorated

Front and Rear brake discs worn/lipped and scored

Front tyres wearing on edges

Indicator/main meam switch faulty

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2010 115,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted to Offside rear (Adult belt NOT checked)

Front and Rear Number Plates Deteriorated

Front and Rear brake discs worn/lipped and scored

Front tyres wearing on edges

Indicator/main meam switch faulty

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2009

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear 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)

front and rear numberplates deteriorating

no mileage displayed

offside rear tyre wearing uneivenly on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2009

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear 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)

front and rear numberplates deteriorating

no mileage displayed

offside rear tyre wearing uneivenly on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 103,538 miles

boot area,outer sills & underside of engine area not checked properly due to covers

brake discs wearing

exhaust corroding

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front flexi brake hoses cracking

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 103,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

boot area,outer sills & underside of engine area not checked properly due to covers

brake discs wearing

exhaust corroding

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front flexi brake hoses cracking

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 96,810 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 96,810 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 90,121 miles

front brake pads low

rear exhaust corroded

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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MA51 HDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA51 HDU, 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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MA51 HDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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