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GV51 HKE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,891 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,436 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,952 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,263 miles

dip switch worn

Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,250 miles

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

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

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

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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GV51 HKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV51 HKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV51 HKE?

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What year was GV51 HKE registered?

GV51 HKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is GV51 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 HKE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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