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GL51 XXR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,648 mi
Last recorded76,648 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,648 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,889 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight knocking from steering wheel

Fail 23 Nov 2010 66,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight knocking from steering wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 55,116 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,138 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 48,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,706 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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

plastic covering around suspenion

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 XXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL51 XXR registered?

GL51 XXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is GL51 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 XXR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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