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GL51 OXG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,834 mi
Last recorded85,834 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,834 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,224 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread

Winter tyre fitted offside rear

Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,224 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread

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

Winter tyre fitted offside rear

Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 82,368 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread scuffed/marked.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 78,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 75,039 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,480 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 71,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,279 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,457 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 63,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,656 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,236 miles

Both of the front flexi brake pipes are starting to perrish.

Both of the rear tyres are perrished. Recommend that they are replaced.

The lense is missing from the N/S rear headlamp.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Fail 15 Mar 2008 49,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both of the front flexi brake pipes are starting to perrish.

Both of the rear tyres are perrished. Recommend that they are replaced.

The lense is missing from the N/S rear headlamp.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,899 miles

exhaust rusty

not repaires at vts

outher ad items given on fail 531950467064

Fail 1 Mar 2007 40,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front discs worn

slight play noted in column drive

small vacume pipe split (by oil filler) causing air leak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,684 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 OXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OXG, 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 OXG registered?

GL51 OXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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