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NJ51 XJA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet won’t open (3.1 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion forming on sill

Offside Rear Inner corrosion forming on sill

Fail 8 Oct 2020 54,242 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion forming on sill

Offside Rear Inner corrosion forming on sill

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,486 miles

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

corrosion forming on both inner sill`s and suspension components

Fail 3 Oct 2019 51,483 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion forming on both inner sill`s and suspension components

Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,191 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 46,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,851 miles

n/s/r tyre going down

Fail 27 Sep 2017 45,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre going down

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,411 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,276 miles

(both front tyres worn on outer edges)

(centre box deteriorated)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,692 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 38,692 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,006 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 31,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 22,481 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 19,388 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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NJ51 XJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 XJA, 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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NJ51 XJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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