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NJ51 XHA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,698 mi
Last recorded47,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,698 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,795 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,883 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 45,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,606 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,116 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,400 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 37,030 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 37,030 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,217 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,201 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,822 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,527 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 21,527 miles

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

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

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

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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NJ51 XHA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ51 XHA, 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 NJ51 XHA registered?

NJ51 XHA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NJ51 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 XHA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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