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GL51 EYG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,414 mi
Last recorded75,414 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 EYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,414 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 75,414 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2009 66,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding and deteriorating.

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is still secure.

Fail 24 Oct 2009 66,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding and deteriorating.

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is still secure.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,556 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres bald on inner edges in raised tread area

Pass 23 May 2007 46,402 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 46,402 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,963 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL51 EYG, 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 EYG registered?

GL51 EYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is GL51 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 EYG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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