2001 Mercedes A-Class 1.4L Petrol · GL51 PCV
2001 Mercedes A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 80,858 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL51 PCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2024
- 80,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL51 PCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes A-Class (GL51 PCV) between September 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GL51 PCV Mileage History
- 25/09/202372,500 mi
- 26/09/202372,500 mi
- 26/09/202372,500 mi
- 11/10/202480,852 mi+8,352 mi
- 15/10/202480,858 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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