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GL51 EYR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,748 mi
Last recorded81,748 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,748 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf, nsr, osr tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 81,747 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf, nsr, osr tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,498 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 74,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,946 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 67,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r trim in wheel arch slightly rubbing wheel

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,133 miles

E.M.L is on

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 56,133 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

E.M.L is on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,583 miles

o/side rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,336 miles

Exhaust silencer corroding

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

General underside suspension component corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust silencer corroding

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

General underside suspension component corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,929 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,572 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,186 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,918 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,880 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,755 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 EYR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

GL51 EYR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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