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GJ51 OZL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,237 mi
Last recorded136,237 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 OZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 136,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 132,318 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,713 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023
Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,199 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,972 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 107,701 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 107,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,440 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,063 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,198 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,180 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

Fail 8 Aug 2013 57,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,130 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eml light on

general corrosion on exhaust

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,272 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

eml on

front discs worn

front pads getting low

outer sills covered

srs light on

stone chips in windswcreeen

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,824 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both rear suspension coil spring lower seating cups heavily corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,151 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges main tread 6mm at low parts of inner tread down to 2mm?

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,887 miles

Please note rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,191 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 OZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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