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GH51 MEH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH51 MEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

middle exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 26 Feb 2024

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp fogged and no difinitive image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp fogged and no difinitive image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy casing corroded (8.1.1 (a))

slight play front steer/susp components

Fail 3 Mar 2023

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy casing corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play front steer/susp components

Pass 1 Mar 2022

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 1 Nov 2019

N/S/F SILL/FLOOR DAMAGED

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps SWITCH FAULT (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F SILL/FLOOR DAMAGED

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle exhaust slightly deteriorated but not blowing

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front wiper blades deteriorating and split

slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

undertrays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 1 Nov 2017 76,470 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front wiper blades deteriorating and split

slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

undertrays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,570 miles

Front pads over half worn

Rear springs corroding

all tyre pressures were low on test had to inflate

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,059 miles

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

n/s headlamp slightly deteriorating

underbody of car encased with plastic covers,rec remove and inspect components covered

Fail 17 Oct 2014 70,049 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

n/s headlamp slightly deteriorating

underbody of car encased with plastic covers,rec remove and inspect components covered

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,427 miles

con not fully inspect rear brake pipes due to covers

cracking to rear tyres

exhaust back box detriorating

Pass 3 May 2012 64,298 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking on inner and outer wall

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,503 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,610 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,594 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,457 miles

both rear tyres are split

Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are split

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,307 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 26,434 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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GH51 MEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GH51 MEH, 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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GH51 MEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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