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AP51 NZM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,695 mi
Last recorded149,695 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 149,695 miles

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 149,695 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2022 146,819 miles

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))

Fail 25 May 2022 146,818 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2021 144,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 143,139 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 143,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 140,431 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked

rear brake pipe finials corroded

underside of vehicle largely covered by plastic shields

Fail 28 Feb 2019 140,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 136,934 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

O/S front brake flexi hose starting to perish

Rear brake pipe finials corroding

Vehicle underside obscured by covers

Pass 10 Mar 2017 132,211 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,058 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,316 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 121,315 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,834 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 115,834 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 109,069 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 107,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 105,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 95,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,816 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 88,816 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 80,810 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,606 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,252 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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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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What year was AP51 NZM registered?

AP51 NZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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