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GY51 HRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,338 mi
Last recorded108,338 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 108,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 99,419 miles

Both front tyres have cut in sidewall but not to cords

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 19 Aug 2011 87,752 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 72,993 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,651 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL LONG

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY DELAMINATED

Fail 8 Jan 2008 62,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

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

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL LONG

Pass 8 Jan 2007 53,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 45,346 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 45,346 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 HRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HRP, 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 HRP registered?

GY51 HRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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