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GX51 BVZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,567 mi
Last recorded110,567 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 BVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 110,567 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 110,088 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 110,088 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 110,187 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,530 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,813 miles

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 99,813 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,352 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 94,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,881 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 88,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,458 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,805 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 67,805 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 13 Sep 2007 62,134 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,106 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,922 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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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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