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GY51 CXR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,783 mi
Last recorded68,783 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 CXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,134 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre cut's on outer wall

Fail 1 Mar 2016 45,134 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre cut's on outer wall

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,033 miles

The front and rear brake pads are low

The o/s rear wheel is badly bent

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,937 miles

front brake discs lipped.

off side rear wheel dented.

rear wiper blade worn.

slight knocking from steering rack.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,640 miles

scuff marks on o/s/f bumper

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,459 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres perished & tread lumpy on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,896 miles

front and rear brake pad material approximatly 1/2--2/3rds worn

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,834 miles

offside rear tyre slight perishing in tread area

small cut in near side rear tyre -cords not exposed

Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,027 miles

offside front flexible brake hose protective rubber sleeve damaged no cords showing and brake hose in good condition but recommend relace in near future

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,783 miles

very slight perishing on nearside & offside front brake hoses

Pass 31 Aug 2005 18,663 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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GY51 CXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GY51 CXR, 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 GY51 CXR registered?

GY51 CXR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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