MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded yellow (0.1 (b))
sill and all undercovers obscuring view
Movement on steering rack (side to side check)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Movement on steering rack (side to side check)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted
N/S mirror glass cracked
rear brake pipe finials corroded
underside of vehicle largely covered by plastic shields
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear brake pipe finials corroded
N/S mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/S front brake flexi hose perishing
centre exhaust silencer in poor condition
general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
underside of vehicle largely covered by plastic shields
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
O/S front brake flexi hose starting to perish
Rear brake pipe finials corroding
Vehicle underside obscured by covers
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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AP51 NZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 AP51 NZM, 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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AP51 NZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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