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GY51 UFH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,616 mi
Last recorded79,616 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,429 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 77,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 72,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 66,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 64,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 May 2018 64,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the inner (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2017 62,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 58,141 miles

advise both rear suspension spring lower cap mounts corroded.

advise engine fault light displayed on dash.

advise nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 5 May 2016 58,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise both rear suspension spring lower cap mounts corroded.

advise engine fault light displayed on dash.

advise nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 12 May 2015 55,595 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 55,595 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 53,650 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 51,224 miles

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills covered with plastic trim

Fail 17 May 2013 51,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 9 May 2012 47,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 43,983 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,709 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 37,322 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,027 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 28,871 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2006 25,886 miles

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

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

under body cover fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,886 miles

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

under body cover fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2005 23,091 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 UFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UFH, 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 UFH registered?

GY51 UFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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