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GY51 DNU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2019

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 171,064 miles

Rear seats removed

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2018 171,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Sep 2017

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel trim mising

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

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Sep 2016 62,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel trim mising

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

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,089 miles

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner & outer faces

all tyre pressures very low ( reinflated)

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perished

very bad oil leak from engine( cam Cover)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f hub cap missing

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2013 56,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f hub cap missing

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front hub cap missing

offside & nearside front brake hoses perished

offside & nearside front suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorating

srs light on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 55,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front hub cap missing

offside & nearside front brake hoses perished

offside & nearside front suspension arm inner rear bushes deteriorating

srs light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,065 miles

SRS light illuminated on the dashboard

Fail 19 Sep 2011 54,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

SRS light illuminated on the dashboard

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,522 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,158 miles

front brake inbalance off 20%

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,255 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,737 miles

see original vt32

Fail 4 Sep 2007 47,735 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,532 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 DNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 GY51 DNU, 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 DNU registered?

GY51 DNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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