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NU51 NPN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,579 mi
Last recorded124,579 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 NPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 124,579 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,011 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 119,981 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 115,742 miles

Corrosion to power steering pipes

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Covers fitted obscuring inspection

E.M.L light illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front discs guards corroded

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

O/s/r brake bake plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Fail 15 Apr 2016 115,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to power steering pipes

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Covers fitted obscuring inspection

E.M.L light illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front discs guards corroded

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

O/s/r brake bake plate corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,212 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 114,030 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 113,415 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 113,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 108,542 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 2 Sep 2011 101,701 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 101,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 93,798 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,432 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 81,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,350 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 73,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,985 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 63,985 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 55,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front brake pad mounting plates catching disc

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,997 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)

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

offside front brake pad mounting plates catching disc

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Sep 2005 46,534 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 46,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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NU51 NPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NU51 NPN, 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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NU51 NPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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