MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust is very rusty and shield is lose
front discs worn and o/s pads appear 75% worn
headlamp/indicator switch is poor in operation
rear brake pipes are rusty esp o/s
rear of vehicle rusty in places
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust is very rusty and shield is lose
front discs worn and o/s pads appear 75% worn
headlamp/indicator switch is poor in operation
rear brake pipes are rusty esp o/s
rear of vehicle rusty in places
Brake fluid level low
Engine mountings soft
Rear coil springs rusty
Washers and wipers poor
n/s/f seat belt slow to retract
n/s/r tyre has approx 2.5mm of tread left and perished
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroeded
o/s/r tyre has approx 2mm of tread left and badly split on the inner wall
possible intermittent fault with SRS system/warning light
EML is on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and splitting at inner wall worn 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust heat shield is damaged
exhaust is very rusty
front discs are worn and o/s pads appear 70% worn
metal brake pipes are rusty in places
rear springs are rusty
underside is rusty in places esp inner rear sills
EML is on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust centre heat shield is damaged
exhaust is very rusty
f/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge
r/o/s & r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm and perished
underside is rusty in places
wear noted in steering column or column drive
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
EML is on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust centre heat shield is damaged
exhaust is very rusty
f/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge
r/o/s & r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm and perished
underside is rusty in places
wear noted in steering column or column drive
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust back box corroded
cannot fully inspect underside of vehicle due to undertrays
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust back box corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
cannot fully inspect underside of vehicle due to undertrays
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre distorted
under trays fitted
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre distorted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer skin on exhaust slightly corroded
Engine air intake pipe split
o/s/r seat belt not tested due to baby seat fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GV51 VLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 VLG, 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 VLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.
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