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GL51 KCN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,411 mi
Last recorded83,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 KCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,411 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 83,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,503 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 73,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front sub fraimrusting

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 49,424 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 47,980 miles

Offside coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 47,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust box in poor condition

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,650 miles

centre exhaust box is corroding, not blowing at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2009 29,650 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust box is corroding, not blowing at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,274 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,291 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 KCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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