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GJ51 XFF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,927 mi
Last recorded51,927 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,927 miles

EML on

Front Both front inner tie rod's have slight play *

Nearside Front Brake caliper deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated 195-50-15* (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated 195-50-15

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Slight free play in steering

Pass 3 Apr 2015 45,241 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 41,589 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,953 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 25,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,283 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,575 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,037 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 8,595 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 XFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

GJ51 XFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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