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GX51 EEU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,061 mi
Last recorded29,061 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 29,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 29,054 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 28,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 28,937 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 28,896 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,842 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 28,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 28,197 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 26,833 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,444 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,129 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 23,054 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,150 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,125 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,866 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise all tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,439 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 EEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GX51 EEU, 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 GX51 EEU registered?

GX51 EEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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