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GK51 HBC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,629 mi
Last recorded92,629 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,885 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the nsr alloy rim has slight buckle also the nsr tyre has a large stone wedge deep into the tyre tread

Fail 12 Apr 2017 86,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the nsr alloy rim has slight buckle also the nsr tyre has a large stone wedge deep into the tyre tread

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,015 miles

bonnet cable requires attention

horn buttton on steering wheel only working on right hand side

slight fluctuation from n/s/f brake

Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

bonnet cable requires attention

horn buttton on steering wheel only working on right hand side

slight fluctuation from n/s/f brake

Pass 12 May 2015 80,935 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 80,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 77,836 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished 8 years old

Fail 7 May 2014 77,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished 8 years old

Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/f tyre deteriorated, split in tred

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,948 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2012 72,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,364 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,540 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 56,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,582 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 42,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have a flat spot

Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,585 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have a flat spot

Pass 11 Oct 2005 33,392 miles

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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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GK51 HBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GK51 HBC, 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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GK51 HBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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