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GJ51 YLZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,143 mi
Last recorded73,143 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 73,143 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 73,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,106 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,916 miles

front number plate split

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 YLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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