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MK51 HPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,589 mi
Last recorded155,589 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 155,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 150,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 146,336 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 146,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 131,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 131,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 116,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside front tyre flat

Pass 12 Feb 2010 98,370 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 81,189 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 81,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,952 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 67,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 59,734 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,364 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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MK51 HPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MK51 HPO, 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 MK51 HPO registered?

MK51 HPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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