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GIG 9709

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,346 mi
Last recorded108,346 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 9709
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 108,346 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 108,350 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both wipers are slightly smeary, benefit given.

Centre Exhaust hanger is broken off, but system is still supported.

Centre Exhaust silencer is corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,638 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequatly supported

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

Noise from auxillary belt area

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 107,638 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

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequatly supported

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

Noise from auxillary belt area

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,204 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracked on running surface

rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracked on running surface

rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,772 miles

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

center exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Fail 17 Jan 2013 106,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

center exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Feb 2012 100,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 92,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,064 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,058 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 68,118 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,127 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 59,143 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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GIG 9709 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GIG 9709, 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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GIG 9709 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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