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GY51 GOP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

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

RegistrationGY51 GOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 108,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 107,807 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 107,807 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 106,381 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 106,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 106,129 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 106,128 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,910 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 105,906 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 105,284 miles

warning light srs is on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,813 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 104,813 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 100,442 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 100,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 95,913 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 90,092 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 90,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 82,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 82,029 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 72,313 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 72,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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 GOP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GOP, 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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GY51 GOP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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