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GU51 KPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,158 mi
Last recorded135,158 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 KPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 135,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 133,530 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 133,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 131,152 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 131,152 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 127,248 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 123,183 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 123,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 118,266 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s &o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,964 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 109,825 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 109,813 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 104,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 101,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 96,335 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2010 96,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 89,567 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 16 Dec 2009 89,567 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 22 Jul 2009 89,486 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2008 80,835 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 80,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,977 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,501 miles

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

n/s front tyre has split sidewall

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 KPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GU51 KPO, 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 KPO registered?

GU51 KPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 KPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 KPO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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