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FV51 GKA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,445 mi
Last recorded107,445 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 GKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 107,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mount damaged

Pass 10 May 2017 106,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 106,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 103,976 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 103,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 101,538 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 97,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 94,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 90,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 85,708 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,211 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,811 miles

both rear tyres perished

front offside innre wheel rim damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,811 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both rear tyres perished

front offside innre wheel rim damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2006 67,379 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 67,374 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH F/WHEELS INNER RIM DAMAGE N/S/REAR TYRE WORN WITH FLAT INNER EDGE C/ TO L/LIMIT BOTH O/S/TYRES CRACKING TO O/WALL N/S/REAR B/SEAT LOCKED LTD TEST BOTH F/B/FLEXI PIPES CRACKING

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 GKA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKA, 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 GKA registered?

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

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