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ND51 FMG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,461 mi
Last recorded150,461 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 150,461 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle almost to dirty to inspect

Fail 11 Jul 2011 149,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 130,172 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 130,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet catch saftey lever handle broken

both headlamps req beam setting both low

front lower grill broken

offside rear wing / wheel arch damaged

underside inspection covers not fully secured

underside of vehicle almost to dirty to inspect

Pass 10 Jun 2009 119,117 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 17 Mar 2009 117,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s h/lamp slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

plastic covers fitted to floor chassis area throughout

slight corrossion to o/s & n/s rear chassis rails above rear subframe

Pass 17 Mar 2009 117,493 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s h/lamp slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

plastic covers fitted to floor chassis area throughout

slight corrossion to o/s & n/s rear chassis rails above rear subframe

Pass 29 Mar 2008 106,635 miles

Oil leak

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 90,416 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,334 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 68,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake

nail in o/s rear tyre

proper inspection of under body not possible due to covers

tracking out? rear tyres scrubing

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 FMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ND51 FMG, 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 ND51 FMG registered?

ND51 FMG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is ND51 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND51 FMG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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