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GJ51 VMU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 115,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 102,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,426 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,607 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 39,607 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

GJ51 VMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is GJ51 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 VMU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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