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GL51 EFD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,071 mi
Last recorded122,071 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 EFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 121,670 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,286 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system backbox deteriorating

rear seat belts cannot be checked

Fail 23 Nov 2020 120,684 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system backbox deteriorating

rear seat belts cannot be checked

Pass 27 Nov 2019 120,072 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,468 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,535 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,251 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,444 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 115,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2015 109,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 31 Dec 2013 98,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2013 98,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,392 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,700 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Unable to fully inspect N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,700 miles

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

N/S/F tyre pressure looks low

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Unable to fully inspect N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 72,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 59,192 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 59,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

cuts in nearside tyre walls

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,552 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 51,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyre walls badly split and perished

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,920 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 41,827 miles

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

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 jacking point rubber missing

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 EFD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EFD, 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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GL51 EFD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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