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GL51 ZTJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,782 mi
Last recorded72,782 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,782 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Lighting Dip-beam switch deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 67,756 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,866 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 56,718 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 56,718 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,263 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,392 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 46,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,226 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,681 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,045 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 31,044 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,831 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 ZTJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

GL51 ZTJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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