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GJ51 XPN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,363 mi
Last recorded53,363 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,363 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,954 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Dec 2012 44,938 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Dec 2011 31,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

screen scatches various

Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,237 miles

screen scatches various

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,258 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,188 miles

under body plastic covering frot to rear of vehicle

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 XPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

GJ51 XPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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