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GF51 OZV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,924 mi
Last recorded79,924 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 OZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,924 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 79,924 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 78,039 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Dec 2015

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light damaged interior (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,129 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 76,129 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,233 miles

both rear tyres have some casing distortion

Fail 9 Dec 2013 74,233 miles

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

both rear tyres have some casing distortion

Fail 14 Dec 2012 72,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,756 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,116 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,619 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,263 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,522 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror cracked - windscreen obstuction - engine management light on

Fail 28 Feb 2009 59,497 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror cracked - windscreen obstuction - engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2008 54,364 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

both rear tyres getting low on tread depth(2mm) and o/s/r wearing inner egde

engine management light on

some play in steerin (felt at steering wheel)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 54,364 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

both rear tyres getting low on tread depth(2mm) and o/s/r wearing inner egde

engine management light on

some play in steerin (felt at steering wheel)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 45,248 miles

21% inbalnce accross front brakes

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted n/s/f and n/s/r

engine management light on

nail in o/s/r tyre and under inflated

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose deteriating

o/s/f tyre low on tread depth

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,248 miles

21% inbalnce accross front brakes

child seats fitted n/s/f and n/s/r

engine management light on

nail in o/s/r tyre and under inflated

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose deteriating

o/s/f tyre low on tread depth

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,891 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light remains on

rear wiper blade split

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 OZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OZV, 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 OZV registered?

GF51 OZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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