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GY51 ODW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,796 mi
Last recorded68,796 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,796 miles

ADVISE N/S and O/S front brake flexi pipes have cracking NO cord showing

ADVISE Stonechip in screen smaller that 40mm outside zone A

Fail 18 Nov 2011 68,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE Airbag light on

ADVISE N/S and O/S front brake flexi pipes have cracking NO cord showing

ADVISE Stonechip in screen smaller that 40mm outside zone A

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,284 miles

ADVISE N/S and O/S Rear brake disc's in poor condition

ADVISE O/S front tyre wearing more on inner edge

ADVISE Trip and milage rear out not working on the dash

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,955 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 57,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,998 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 52,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

deep cracks in o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2007 46,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

deep cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,055 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ODW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ODW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY51 ODW registered?

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

Is GY51 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 ODW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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