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FV51 GJK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,366 mi
Last recorded172,366 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 GJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 172,366 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 170,067 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 167,810 miles

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

all indectors starting to show white light

Pass 5 Jan 2015 165,570 miles

Front tyres are wearing more on the outer edges.

Indicator bulbs are faded.

O/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Rear tyre treads are perishing.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 163,427 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

rear Exhaust box in poor condishion

Fail 6 Jan 2014 163,420 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

rear Exhaust box in poor condishion

Pass 8 Jan 2013 159,848 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges near to cords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 159,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres are worn on the edges near to cords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 149,330 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 139,129 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Dec 2009 130,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2009 116,738 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 116,738 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2007 111,612 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 111,612 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 98,506 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 86,323 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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FV51 GJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV51 GJK, 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 FV51 GJK registered?

FV51 GJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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