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GY51 UGA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 115,677 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2016 112,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on nearside rear radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on offside rear radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust silencer corrodded and tatty

Fail 19 Jan 2016 112,256 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on nearside rear radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on offside rear radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust silencer corrodded and tatty

Fail 1 Jun 2015 112,211 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 107,056 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,270 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 100,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,595 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 79,308 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 72,046 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 UGA 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 72.7%.

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 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 UGA, 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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GY51 UGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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