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GF51 XOL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,573 mi
Last recorded74,573 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,100 miles

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

knocking through steering column

milage display bulb not working

Fail 25 Oct 2011 63,836 miles

DAMAGE TO THE OSF DOOR

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,836 miles

DAMAGE TO THE OSF DOOR

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,172 miles

EMT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON AND ENGINE MAY BE MISFIRING

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

Fail 8 Sep 2010 59,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

EMT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON AND ENGINE MAY BE MISFIRING

OSR TYRE IIS CRACKED AND PERISHED AND VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,535 miles

DAMAGE TO OS OF CAR

EMT TELL TALE LAMP IS

LOOKS LIKE SOME PLASTIC HAS BEEN ON EXHAUST

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 29 Sep 2008 49,779 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

service lights on

wipers poor

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,779 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

service lights on

wipers poor

Fail 25 Aug 2007 43,063 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 43,063 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,465 miles

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

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 XOL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

GF51 XOL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is GF51 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 XOL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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