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GX51 FEM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,474 mi
Last recorded196,474 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 196,474 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 194,266 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 191,619 miles

both front ant-roll bar bushes have slight movement

oil leak

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 6 Oct 2015 189,529 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 189,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 186,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 175,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 174,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 157,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 157,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 137,680 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 119,883 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 106,018 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 92,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,731 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 82,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,470 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 FEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

GX51 FEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is GX51 FEM safe to buy?

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