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GD51 UDP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,553 mi
Last recorded129,553 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 UDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 129,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 129,541 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,608 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 121,844 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 114,993 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 110,618 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 110,618 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 106,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,907 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,392 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,894 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

strong advisory that both rear tyres are wearing badly on inner edges

strong advisory that the rear coil spring lower seats are corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 85,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

strong advisory that both rear tyres are wearing badly on inner edges

strong advisory that the rear coil spring lower seats are corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,778 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

rear coil spring lower seats corroded

slight damage to all four wheels on inner rims

strong advisory that the indicator stalk is worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,726 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear suspension coil spring seats corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,252 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,714 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,640 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 41,799 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 41,793 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,748 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 34,748 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GD51 UDP, 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 UDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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