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GV51 OJM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,046 mi
Last recorded115,046 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 115,046 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 104,405 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 85,350 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,627 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,627 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,365 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 76,359 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,321 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 70,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,941 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,381 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 47,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,416 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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GV51 OJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OJM, 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 GV51 OJM registered?

GV51 OJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is GV51 OJM safe to buy?

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