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PJ51 GBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,610 mi
Last recorded83,610 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 GBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 83,610 miles

Central Front exhaust outer skin

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

Steering pivot point has slight play uj (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 83,566 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front exhaust outer skin

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

Steering pivot point has slight play uj (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,686 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 80,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,885 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Steering pivot point has slight play uj (2.2.B.1g)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,044 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,885 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

full under body tray fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2011 66,885 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

full under body tray fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,872 miles

front and rear belly pans fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2010 63,843 miles

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

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

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

front and rear belly pans fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2009 59,933 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 50,212 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 50,212 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wing repeater white

play in o/s/f drag link

both front tyres on 2mm 1.6mm

front pads badly over heated and discs poor

Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,444 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 38,442 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 31,279 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PJ51 GBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ51 GBY, 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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PJ51 GBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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