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GJ51 DSO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,066 mi
Last recorded73,066 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 DSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,066 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,066 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,929 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,907 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 63,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,889 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 62,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 60,739 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,739 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,394 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear lower spring cups corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,925 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,766 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,947 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,604 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 33,164 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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GJ51 DSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ51 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

GJ51 DSO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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