MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear steel brake pipes corroding
Exhaust silencer outer casing corroding
Nearside mirror glass missing
Offside rear tyre under inflated
Rear tail pipe mounting bracket broken
Both rear coil springs corroding
Both rear steel brake pipes corroding
Centre silencer corroding
Nearside wing mirror glass missing
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear coil springs corroding
Both rear steel brake pipes corroding
Centre silencer corroding
Nearside wing mirror glass missing
Offside rear tyre close to legal limit (2mm)
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear metal brake pipes corroding
Rear spring lower mounting shrouds corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
knocking noise from lower steering u/j area
silencer casing corroding
whining noise from drive belt area
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear metal brake pipes corroding
Rear spring lower mounting shrouds corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
knocking noise from lower steering u/j area
silencer casing corroding
whining noise from drive belt area
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ51 DRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 GJ51 DRV, 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 GJ51 DRV registered?
GJ51 DRV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2001.
Is GJ51 DRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ51 DRV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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