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A5 GFW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

34,098 mi
Last recorded34,098 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 34,098 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 31,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 31,191 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 31,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 30,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,749 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,305 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 28,759 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 28,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,992 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front brake hose perishing

signs of corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 22 Aug 2018 27,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake hose perishing

signs of corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 1 Sep 2017 27,113 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 27,113 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 26,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,090 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,992 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 22,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,966 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 21,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,440 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,132 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,283 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 13,236 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,902 miles

o/s wiper blade damaged

o/s/f sill "jacking" rubber missing

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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A5 GFW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A5 GFW, 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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What year was A5 GFW registered?

A5 GFW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is A5 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GFW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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