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GL51 KCY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,778 mi
Last recorded62,778 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 62,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,339 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 61,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 57,600 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,310 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 56,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,145 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,509 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,836 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,991 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,524 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,823 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,011 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 KCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KCY, 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 KCY registered?

GL51 KCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is GL51 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 KCY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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