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GV51 ZFF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,894 mi
Last recorded70,894 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 70,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S headlamp slightly loose but secure with bonnet closed

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Slight knocking from upper steering column on turns, unable to see due to covers

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,687 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,610 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,610 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,817 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 62,257 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,380 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 60,380 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,052 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cuts on inner side wall no cord showing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,349 miles

nearside front tyre has small cuts to side wall

Fail 23 Sep 2011 51,349 miles

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

nearside front tyre has small cuts to side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,920 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,170 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,488 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,374 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 ZFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

GV51 ZFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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