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GY51 HRJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,034 mi
Last recorded80,034 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,125 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,118 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,124 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 65,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,712 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc poor condition

Rubber sleve on offside front flexible hose split

Fail 20 Apr 2011 57,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc poor condition

Rubber sleve on offside front flexible hose split

Pass 17 Apr 2010 47,937 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,965 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,506 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,134 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 HRJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?

GY51 HRJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is GY51 HRJ safe to buy?

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