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GL51 AEG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,966 mi
Last recorded106,966 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 AEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,966 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 106,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slighty binding.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slighty binding.

Nearside Rear tyre pressure very low.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,745 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,927 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 82,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,014 miles

near side anti rollbar link has play

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,027 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 59,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,695 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 45,408 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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GL51 AEG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL51 AEG, 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 GL51 AEG registered?

GL51 AEG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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