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GY51 JCX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,421 mi
Last recorded91,421 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 JCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,421 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 91,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,618 miles

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

eml lamp on.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,818 miles

Driver side front door stay insecure.

Exhaust corroded but not leaking.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,183 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,632 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,518 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 68,518 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,638 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 JCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

GY51 JCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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