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GL51 ZTB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,211 mi
Last recorded69,211 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ZTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 phone holders removed from windscreen ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rearmost exhaust mounting broken away from pipe

Fail 16 Dec 2024 69,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure Headlamp mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture From hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 phone holders removed from windscreen ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rearmost exhaust mounting broken away from pipe

Pass 2 Jan 2024 61,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 59,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front brake lagging slight

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 56,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front brake lagging slight

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,289 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 48,085 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,039 miles

several brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,393 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,285 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,522 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 42,522 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,021 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 38,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,882 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON INNER WALL

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,437 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,465 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,764 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 26,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,291 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 19,384 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 ZTB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

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

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