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SO51 HWE

2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Petrol · 1397cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1397cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Petrol 1397cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 112,554 miles on the clock, averaging 4,761 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO51 HWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,554
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,761

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading112,554 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,051
Average per year4,761
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO51 HWE 37k56k75k94k113k '05'21'13

Check SO51 HWE

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,051 miles
PASS
Mileage111,503 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,493 miles
Since last MOT+3,009 miles
PASS
Mileage108,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,681 miles
PASS
Mileage104,803 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage100,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,793 miles
PASS
Mileage96,033 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage91,351 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage83,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage79,871 miles
Since last MOT+8,372 miles
PASS
Mileage71,499 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage68,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage63,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,364 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage60,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage56,407 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage51,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,478 miles
PASS
Mileage45,691 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
PASS
Mileage36,928 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 HWE
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1397cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SO51 HWE

What car is SO51 HWE?

SO51 HWE is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO51 HWE?

The last recorded mileage for SO51 HWE was 112,554 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO51 HWE passed its MOT?

SO51 HWE has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 2 Nov 2021.

Is SO51 HWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO51 HWE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO51 HWE?

SO51 HWE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.