MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust rear corroded
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
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
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
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
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
both rear brake pipes are beadly corroded
exhaust system corroded
steering lock will not engage
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
air filter lid missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FV51 GKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV51 GKJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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