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GV51 XOB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 XOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer box deteriorated

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2018

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps main beam lights on all times (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also pad breaking apart (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

silencer box deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 13 Jul 2017

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,435 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 30,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,293 miles

Front Tyres Perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,075 miles

All Tyres Perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,999 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,573 miles

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear coil spring support cup corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,413 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 28,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,877 miles

both rear tyres outsides walls cracked badly

engine mangerment light on

Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,270 miles

engine managerment light on all the time

Fail 1 Dec 2008 258,255 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine managerment light on all the time

Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,753 miles

Near side front has cut in side wall not to cords.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,976 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 XOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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