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LO51 NKK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,607 mi
Last recorded73,607 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 NKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,607 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,139 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,401 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 64,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 59,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides most forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,610 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 57,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,797 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,699 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,108 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,610 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,490 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 32,490 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,573 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 29,573 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,406 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 19,133 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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LO51 NKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LO51 NKK, 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 LO51 NKK registered?

LO51 NKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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