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NU51 NRE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,721 mi
Last recorded21,721 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 NRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 21,721 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 21,713 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,447 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 21,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,266 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 21,264 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All tyres slightly perished -- small cracks around the tyres.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 12,889 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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NU51 NRE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU51 NRE, 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 NU51 NRE registered?

NU51 NRE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is NU51 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 NRE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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