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GJ51 XEV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 100,748 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 102,578 miles

Centre EWxhaust Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014

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

Centre EWxhaust Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 98,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,199 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 68,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,059 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,784 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 30,198 miles

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

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 XEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XEV, 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 XEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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