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GV51 VKU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,816 mi
Last recorded107,816 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 May 2018 107,816 miles

Movement in engine mounts

Nearside bumper damage

Pass 27 May 2017 95,237 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,015 miles

EM light on

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,924 miles

engine mil light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 67,592 miles

slight play in steering column upper bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,296 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 52,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,632 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,077 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,121 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 32,196 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,216 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 VKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

GV51 VKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is GV51 VKU safe to buy?

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