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GU51 EOC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,882 mi
Last recorded117,882 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 EOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 117,882 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanging bracket broken

Pass 21 Aug 2017 112,090 miles

Oil warning light on.

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,935 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front seat belts slow to retract

front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

parking brake travel high

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,355 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 30 Jul 2014 98,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer deteriorating

tailpipe mounting broken

Fail 30 Jul 2013 91,989 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer deteriorating

tailpipe mounting broken

Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonet catch poor

Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,143 miles

damage to n/s tyre side wall

plastic under shilds fitted front to rear

Fail 13 Jul 2011 78,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s tyre side wall

plastic under shilds fitted front to rear

Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,552 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 71,552 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRont And Rear Discs Heavily Worn.

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,348 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 63,341 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Ok Repair To Offside Wing Mirror. Advise To Replace Mirror.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight Damage To Nearside Front Bumper.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,394 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,843 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

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

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

Plastic belly pans fgitted throughout

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake pads are getting low

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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GU51 EOC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU51 EOC, 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 GU51 EOC registered?

GU51 EOC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is GU51 EOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 EOC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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