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WO51 HXK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,025 mi
Last recorded81,025 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 HXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 81,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,668 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

middle exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 70,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 67,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge manufactured in 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge manufactured in 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,577 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,730 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 47,010 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,782 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,613 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 28,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,774 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,559 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,956 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,402 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,960 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 10,287 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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WO51 HXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WO51 HXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WO51 HXK?

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What year was WO51 HXK registered?

WO51 HXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WO51 HXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO51 HXK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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