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ND51 FLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,270 mi
Last recorded79,270 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,699 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2017 74,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,681 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2015 71,681 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,732 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,705 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,673 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,275 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,261 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,176 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,060 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight knock on steering.

unable to see many testable items due to underside cover

Fail 10 Oct 2007 39,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

slight knock on steering.

unable to see many testable items due to underside cover

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 27,859 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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ND51 FLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ND51 FLK, 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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ND51 FLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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