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GJ51 JVT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 JVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020
Fail 10 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,060 miles

All four road wheels slightly distorted

Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All four road wheels slightly distorted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 108,889 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,091 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,510 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 94,509 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,164 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 90,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,870 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 77,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,924 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 75,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,738 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,037 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 71,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,908 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,922 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,582 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 57,582 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 47,530 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 JVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

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

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