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GL51 TLY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,115 mi
Last recorded36,115 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2019 36,115 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,760 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,672 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,728 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,467 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,114 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 19,379 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,335 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,054 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 11,311 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 TLY 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 100%.

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 TLY, 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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How do I check the history of GL51 TLY?

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What year was GL51 TLY registered?

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

Is GL51 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 TLY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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