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GJ51 VGO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,795 mi
Last recorded71,795 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,795 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,097 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,051 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 672,861 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,757 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,935 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 58,935 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,586 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 56,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 54,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,775 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,674 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,623 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 47,556 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 42,561 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,193 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 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

GJ51 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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