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SA51 HHO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,459 mi
Last recorded63,459 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 HHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,322 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 44,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,435 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,415 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Knock from steering when rocked. Source unknown.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 36,186 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,550 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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SA51 HHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SA51 HHO, 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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SA51 HHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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