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NL51 XJB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 XJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,870 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 80,866 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 78,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,325 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 69,398 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 67,259 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 65,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,072 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,018 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,107 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 54,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion exhaust rear box

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,043 miles

corrosion exhaust rear box

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,055 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST FRONT SUBFRAME STARTING TO RUST

Fail 27 Apr 2007 40,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges also under inflated

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,739 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges also under inflated

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,401 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 32,401 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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NL51 XJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NL51 XJB, 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 NL51 XJB registered?

NL51 XJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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