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GJ51 DSY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,781 mi
Last recorded80,781 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 DSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 80,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2017 74,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2016 65,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 52,875 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,875 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,706 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,703 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,074 miles

both front tyres are slightly cracked on tread area.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,783 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on out side walls

Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,432 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,737 miles

wear apparent outer edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2005 12,532 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 DSY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DSY, 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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GJ51 DSY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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