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GF51 HGK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,814 mi
Last recorded86,814 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,014 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 77,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,204 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 73,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side skirts fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,342 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,833 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 HGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 HGK registered?

GF51 HGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is GF51 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 HGK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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