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GJ51 XLM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,167 mi
Last recorded66,167 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,167 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

engine management light displayed

Fail 29 Feb 2016 66,166 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,308 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 60,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,628 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 56,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 51,177 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 51,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,019 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 40,636 miles

rear number plate slightyly deteriorated,all tyres on the vehicle are starting to perish.

Pass 30 May 2009 37,730 miles

offside rear jacking point missing

Fail 30 May 2009 37,730 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 33,490 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 28,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,425 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 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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