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NJ51 CZP

2002 Mercedes A Class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,423 mi
Last recorded110,423 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes A Class73,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 CZP
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,270 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 107,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 103,060 miles

Exhaust heatsheld corrioded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 101,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 101,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 101,269 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested rear exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,642 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,118 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,868 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

o/s/r tyre inflated before brake test 10 psi only

silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 76,868 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

o/s/r tyre inflated before brake test 10 psi only

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both side sills

Fail 30 Jul 2013 73,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both side sills

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

plastic covered sills not allowing a full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,147 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

plastic covered sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,721 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,087 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 67,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 63,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,707 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2008 59,548 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 25 May 2007 53,472 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 46,993 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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NJ51 CZP is a 2002 Mercedes A Class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 73,441 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ51 CZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ51 CZP registered?

NJ51 CZP is a 2002 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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