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GM51 GUC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,068 mi
Last recorded65,068 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM51 GUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,068 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 65,068 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 59,736 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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GM51 GUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GM51 GUC, 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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How do I check the history of GM51 GUC?

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What year was GM51 GUC registered?

GM51 GUC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is GM51 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM51 GUC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GM51 GUC have outstanding finance?

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