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GY51 XHM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,629 mi
Last recorded61,629 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 XHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,629 miles

Brake pads low

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,980 miles

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

Slight wiper damage on screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has light wiper damage

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,328 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,315 miles

damage to n/s front, and mirror

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2010 48,315 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

damage to n/s front, and mirror

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,103 miles

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,103 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,394 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,358 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 33,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to properly assess underside and outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,741 miles

unable to assess undurside due to plastic covers

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 XHM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

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

Is GY51 XHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 XHM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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