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NJ51 XJE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,012 mi
Last recorded75,012 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 75,012 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 75,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 70,967 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 70,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 67,633 miles

EML lit.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2017 67,633 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML lit.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 65,781 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres in a poor condition

Fail 13 May 2016 65,780 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

EML on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 65,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroded

mileage display not lighting up

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,124 miles

SRS light flashed once during test

brake pipes greased

clutch peddal rubber missing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,925 miles

nearside front drop link slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,124 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT-ON

BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R STARTING TO CORRODE

EXHAUST MOUNTING DETERIORATED

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)

UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC UNDERTRIMS.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,570 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes coverd unable to fully examine

Fail 26 Oct 2010 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes coverd unable to fully examine

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,796 miles

service light on

srs light on

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,865 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 21 Oct 2008 36,865 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,877 miles

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,815 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 28,814 miles

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

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)

o/s & n/s rear tyer cracked in tread .

Pass 6 Oct 2005 22,394 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 XJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NJ51 XJE, 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 XJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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