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GF51 BVN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,403 mi
Last recorded102,403 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 102,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres cracked and perished

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2017 96,598 miles

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

Main beam switch deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 90,072 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,251 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,046 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe from hose to wheel cylinder showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,977 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 62,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr spring seating rubber missing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr spring seating rubber missing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,756 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 60,617 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,888 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,157 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,555 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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GF51 BVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GF51 BVN, 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 GF51 BVN registered?

GF51 BVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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