MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
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
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)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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
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
engine management light on.
tread depths: both front on 6.5mm, both rear on 4mm.
tyre size: 195/50/15 82V.
tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5mm.
tyre size: 195/50/15 82V.
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.
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.
nearside rear shock absorber slight leak
tyre tread depth both front 4 mm and both rear 6mm. Tyre size 195/50 r15v
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
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.
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.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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