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GY51 VMW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,815 mi
Last recorded84,815 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 84,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,790 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,610 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres are getting low on tread

both front wiper blades are worn still clearing front screen

slight damage to off side rear lamp lens

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,016 miles

slight damage to off side rear lamp lens

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,731 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,982 miles

off side front wiper blade just clearing front screen

slight damage off side rear lamp lens

Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,982 miles

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

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

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

off side front wiper blade just clearing front screen

slight damage off side rear lamp lens

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,675 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,824 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 56,782 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

engine check lamp on

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,251 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 VMW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

GY51 VMW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 VMW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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