2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · HN51 TAV
2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 135,149 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN51 TAV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2022
- 135,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN51 TAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (HN51 TAV) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HN51 TAV Mileage History
- 10/11/2021128,893 mi
- 11/11/2021128,893 mi
- 07/11/2022135,149 mi+6,256 mi
Average of roughly 6,312 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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