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GX51 EPA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,713 mi
Last recorded124,713 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 124,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 124,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 120,621 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 117,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 117,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 113,881 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Fail 21 Jul 2017 113,880 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 20 Jun 2016 111,041 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2016 111,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2015 99,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 99,610 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 94,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,327 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,823 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,866 miles

engine management light on.

tread depths: both front on 6.5mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15 82V.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 72,799 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15 82V.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 72,754 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15 82V.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,613 miles

engine management light on.

tread depths: both front on 3.5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15 82V.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 61,784 miles

nearside rear shock absorber slight leak

tyre tread depth both front 4 mm and both rear 6mm. Tyre size 195/50 r15v

Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin rusted

tyre dephs n/s/f6mm o/s/f4.5mmn/s/r7mm o/s/r7mm

Fail 13 Jan 2007 47,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades smearing very slightly.

both rear tyres cracking around side wall and edge of tread.

n/s/r seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

o/s/f inner c,v gaitor has oily residue on it.

small dents and scratches to bodywork.

tread depths:both front on 8mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

tyre size:195/50/15V.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 47,540 miles

both front wiper blades smearing very slightly.

both rear tyres cracking around side wall and edge of tread.

n/s/r seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

o/s/f inner c,v gaitor has oily residue on it.

small dents and scratches to bodywork.

tread depths:both front on 8mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

tyre size:195/50/15V.

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 EPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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