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GL51 LRY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,657 mi
Last recorded58,657 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 LRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,657 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2018 58,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2017 52,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,551 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 41,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,963 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,380 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 28,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,550 miles

off side front tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,321 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,124 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 24,118 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,035 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,714 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,307 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,128 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 18,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 15,456 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2004 12,755 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 LRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

GL51 LRY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is GL51 LRY safe to buy?

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