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GL51 ZGC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ZGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 100,641 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak offside front (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside doors damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2019 100,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front and rear doors damaged

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,753 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting

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

headlamp dip switch, slight fault

nearside doors etc. dented in

Fail 2 Nov 2015 95,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting

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

headlamp dip switch, slight fault

nearside doors etc. dented in

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 90,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 84,780 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,777 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 78,251 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,956 miles

steering wheel knocks when turning (no play)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 74,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

steering wheel knocks when turning (no play)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,404 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 ZGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZGC, 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 ZGC registered?

GL51 ZGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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