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GL51 KDK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,440 mi
Last recorded134,440 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 134,440 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 125,751 miles

Engine management light displayed

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 125,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine management light displayed

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013
Pass 15 Aug 2012 112,129 miles

offside rear cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2011 104,475 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 95,308 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 95,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 92,799 miles

Nearside rear coil spring lower section deteriorating

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 92,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear coil spring lower section deteriorating

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 88,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 82,152 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 63,450 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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 KDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KDK, 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 KDK registered?

GL51 KDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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