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GY51 NNZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,985 mi
Last recorded99,985 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 NNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 99,985 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 99,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 98,008 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,375 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 88,375 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 77,255 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 77,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,647 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 69,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 63,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 54,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r & o/s/r coil spring mounting slight crack

Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol 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 NNZ, 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 NNZ registered?

GY51 NNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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