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GL51 ZTC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ZTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,588 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,125 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 95,123 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,838 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,102 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,457 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 92,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 89,639 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2018 89,637 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,547 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2017 87,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,791 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 64,449 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nailin offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,833 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,142 miles

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

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

rear number plate

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,087 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,259 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 41,257 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 29,515 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 ZTC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

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

Is GL51 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 ZTC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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