MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on 1.6m (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake pipe corroded
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Indicator/headlamp flasher switch 'rough' in operation
MIL on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Indicator/headlamp flasher switch 'rough' in operation
MIL on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Dip to main headlight switch worn
Drivers door mirror glass damaged
Both front indicator bulb colour fading
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside sun visor missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SRS airbag fault light on
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Both front indicator bulb colour fading
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Dip to main headlight switch worn
Drivers door mirror glass damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside sun visor missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SRS airbag fault light on
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Both indicator wing repeater bulbs colour fading
Dip/main beam switch slightly sticky
Drivers door mirror glass damaged
Drivers windscreen wiper leaves streaks
Nearside rear tyre very perished at tread edge
Nearside sun visor missing, sharp edge above head !!!!
Plastic under covers, full inspection not possible
Rear metal brake pipes rusty
SRS light illuminated
Both indicator wing repeater bulbs colour fading
Dip/main beam switch slightly sticky
Drivers door mirror glass damaged
Drivers windscreen wiper leaves streaks
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear tyre very perished at tread edge
Nearside sun visor missing, sharp edge above head !!!!
Plastic under covers, full inspection not possible
Rear metal brake pipes rusty
SRS light illuminated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
One offside washer jet not working
Plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted
Very slight play in steering column on turning
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
One offside washer jet not working
Plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted
Very slight play in steering column on turning
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)
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GX51 BVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 GX51 BVZ, 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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GX51 BVZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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