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GJ51 JVE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,533 mi
Last recorded44,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 JVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,533 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres outter sidewall have small cracks but not deep enough to expose cords

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,497 miles

engine mgt light is on

nearside front tyre outter edge showing wear

offside front tyre iiner edge showing wear

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,837 miles

nearside front tyre outter shoulder showing wear

offrside front tyre inner shoulder showing wear

offside front wing mirror lens has slight damage

Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,946 miles

rear number plate slightly diteriated but still able to read from distance

Fail 14 Jul 2009 38,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate slightly diteriated but still able to read from distance

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,303 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 33,923 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 33,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 31,633 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 JVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE registered?

GJ51 JVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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