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GU51 WPJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,714 mi
Last recorded127,714 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 127,714 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear box slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,827 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2013 106,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2012 100,935 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 100,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 92,920 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,002 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 62,001 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,647 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 WPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

GU51 WPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is GU51 WPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 WPJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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