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GL51 EYX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,710 mi
Last recorded120,710 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 EYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened play (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear age cracks on walls

Fail 14 Sep 2016 120,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened play (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear age cracks on walls

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 113,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 110,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 105,506 miles

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

n/s/f tyre warn on inside edge

slight buckle on n/s/r road wheel inside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2013 105,506 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/f tyre warn on inside edge

slight buckle on n/s/r road wheel inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,849 miles

EM light on

SRS light on

pitting & corrosion to rear brake pipes

wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,598 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010

EM light on

buckle in nearside front wheel inner rim

deterioration to front brake hoses

rear spring lower caps corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,264 miles

deterioration to front brake hoses

knock from steering column

rear spring lower caps corroded

wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,607 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 5,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,402 miles

slight deterioration to front brake hoses

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 EYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

GL51 EYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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