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FV51 GKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,548 mi
Last recorded118,548 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,548 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 118,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 118,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 118,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 113,201 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust back box corroded

front brake pads look low

Pass 9 Jan 2013 113,201 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust back box corroded

front brake pads look low

Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,210 miles

both rear brake pipes are beadly corroded

exhaust system corroded

steering lock will not engage

Fail 4 Jan 2012 100,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake pipes are beadly corroded

exhaust system corroded

steering lock will not engage

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 74,537 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 70,951 miles

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

air filter lid missing

Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,565 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 GKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GKJ, 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 GKJ registered?

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

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