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GY51 GJK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,140 mi
Last recorded68,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 GJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,140 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 68,140 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,260 miles

has slight scratch on nearside of windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,050 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 22,050 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 16,341 miles

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

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 GJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJK, 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 GJK registered?

GY51 GJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is GY51 GJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 GJK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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