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GJ51 UAT

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,889 mi
Last recorded109,889 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 UAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,889 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 109,888 miles

coil spring broken os (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,628 miles

engine management light on

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,600 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,152 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 80,133 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,612 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 66,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,736 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,273 miles

nearside front door damaged and nearside rear wheel arch

rear number plate starting to fade

unable to fully check underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2007 30,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,783 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,823 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 UAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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