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Y52 HKG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 HKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023

Central exhaust silencer porous skin peeling

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central exhaust silencer porous skin peeling

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer porous

Pass 6 Jan 2021

Coolant leak over heating ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer porous skin peeling corroded

rear wiper rubber worn

Fail 30 Dec 2020

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak over heating ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer porous skin peeling corroded

rear wiper rubber worn

Pass 24 Jul 2019
Fail 24 Jul 2019

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018
Fail 18 Jul 2018

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

Headlamp not working on main beam Switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017
Fail 18 Jul 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 13 Jul 2015
Fail 13 Jul 2015

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014
Fail 23 Jun 2014

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2013
Fail 21 Jun 2013

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 May 2012

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

exhaust middle box rusty

Fail 16 May 2012

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

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

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

exhaust middle box rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,677 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010

Engine management light on dash.

Fail 29 Jan 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine management light on dash.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,500 miles

engine management light on indicating fault with engine systems

plastic undertrays fitted limiting viewing access

rear brake discs rusting on surfaces

slight knocking from steering, suspect column however futrher investigation required

nearside rear tyre is cracking badly on inner and outter sidewalls and underinflated

offside rear tyre is cracking badly on inner and outter sidewalls and is also underinflated

Fail 27 Feb 2009 42,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on indicating fault with engine systems

plastic undertrays fitted limiting viewing access

rear brake discs rusting on surfaces

slight knocking from steering, suspect column however futrher investigation required

nearside rear tyre is cracking badly on inner and outter sidewalls and underinflated

offside rear tyre is cracking badly on inner and outter sidewalls and is also underinflated

Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,294 miles

all brake discs rusty

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,361 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,142 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 34,113 miles

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

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

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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Y52 HKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 Y52 HKG, 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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Y52 HKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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