MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Central Exhaust deteriorated.
Headlamp dip switch in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust deteriorated
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1d)
both front indicators starting to show white light
both side repeaters starting to show white light
drivers seat belt slightly damaged
front wipers smeary
nearside rear tyre perishing
rear silencer outer skin corroded
slight play in both steering rack arms
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight leak and badly corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight leak and badly corroded (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front tyre is perished on sidewall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust silencer deteriorated
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs pitted inner faces
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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GU51 PBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 PBF, 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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GU51 PBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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