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NL51 XHP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,361 mi
Last recorded90,361 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 XHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,361 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded

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

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

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,996 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 88,991 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,384 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,801 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 85,793 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,420 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 82,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,473 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,033 miles

Front suspension strut top mounts creak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nsf and osf wiper blades smearing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nsf and osf wiper blades smearing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,776 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres cracking slightly on tread edges

condensation in nearside headlight, not affecting beam pattern

emissions failed first smoke test, roadtested and retested, passed second time

front and rear registration plates slightly weather damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2007 43,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,145 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 30,842 miles

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

under neath car covered with plastic guards unable to check some components

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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NL51 XHP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL51 XHP, 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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NL51 XHP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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