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GF51 BVP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,250 mi
Last recorded96,250 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 96,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 96,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,314 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 90,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,469 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 76,469 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,662 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 60,878 miles

Near side door mirror condition

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

near side rear seatbelt stalk condition

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 BVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GF51 BVP, 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 BVP registered?

GF51 BVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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