MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,167 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
engine management light displayed
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothy sides / pair / set (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Front Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
engine management light displayed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light displayed
engine oil level low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light displayed
engine oil level low
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front stasbiliser link rod ends worn / noisy
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front stasbiliser link rod ends worn / noisy
engine oil level low
Centre Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear number plate slightyly deteriorated,all tyres on the vehicle are starting to perish.
offside rear jacking point missing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear jacking point missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ51 XLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 XLM, 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 XLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2001.
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