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GD51 NDC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 NDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020
Pass 14 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,529 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,528 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres 10 years old

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,304 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,277 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 40,277 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,477 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 41,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,946 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,946 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,669 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,938 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,381 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,882 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 31,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to fully inspect front to rear metal brake pipes due to covering.

unable to fully inspect steering system due to engine undertray covering.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,125 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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GD51 NDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GD51 NDC, 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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GD51 NDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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