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M55 NLR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,129 mi
Last recorded74,129 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 NLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 74,129 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,680 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 57,250 miles

Spare tyre worn

Fail 8 Dec 2012 57,249 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,305 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 53,305 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,396 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 49,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,605 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 36,793 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 36,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,894 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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M55 NLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M55 NLR, 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 M55 NLR registered?

M55 NLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is M55 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 NLR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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