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GJ51 FFG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,020 mi
Last recorded54,020 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,020 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,020 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,825 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,825 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine managment light on

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 36,880 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,308 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,602 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 FFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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