MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML LIGHT ON
EXHAUST RUSTY
OIL DIP STICK BROKEN , OIL ADDED 1L OF 10W40
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955015 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EML LIGHT ON
EXHAUST RUSTY
Front Bumper insecure ()
OIL DIP STICK BROKEN , OIL ADDED 1L OF 10W40
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
dipstick in very poor rusty condition <revealed when checking oil level>
rear exhaust in poor overal condition
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
dipstick in very poor rusty condition <revealed when checking oil level>
rear exhaust in poor overal condition
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dip stick is very corodded advise change
exhust corroded
o/s rear light repeared
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dip stick is very corodded advise change
exhust corroded
o/s rear light repeared
Added 0.5 litre of engine oil, dip stick covered in rust.
Exhaust box badly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front tyre very low pressure, (flat).
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Added 0.5 litre of engine oil, dip stick covered in rust.
Exhaust box badly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front tyre very low pressure, (flat).
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear spring rubbers req n/s coming off o/s missing
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear spring rubbers req n/s coming off o/s missing
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GV51 TNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 GV51 TNZ, 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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GV51 TNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2001.
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