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GY51 XHR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,940 mi
Last recorded42,940 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 XHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 42,940 miles

Front brake pads over 60% worn

Offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 41,198 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges tread not cut as deep

plastic undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,778 miles

both front brake discs worn

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 May 2012 40,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine mangament light on

Pass 21 May 2012 40,014 miles

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

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

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

engine mangament light on

Pass 4 May 2011 38,562 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

scratch in windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to large undertrays

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,370 miles

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to large undertrays

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,157 miles

advise both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,801 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 28,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,807 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 19,852 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 XHR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY51 XHR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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