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GU51 OZJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,006 mi
Last recorded76,006 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,498 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front and nearside rear tyres have slight wear on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2020 74,497 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front and nearside rear tyres have slight wear on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,603 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on edges - almost to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2018 69,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on edges - almost to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective fitted incorrectly (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 64,631 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside wiper poor

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear worn smooth on inner edge

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2016 61,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear worn smooth on inner edge

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,762 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front wipers poor

offside rear tyre wearing smooth and out of shape on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2015 57,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

front wipers poor

offside rear tyre wearing smooth and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,277 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 51,225 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,182 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,542 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 22,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,909 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,053 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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GU51 OZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GU51 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

GU51 OZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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