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NU51 NRL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,017 mi
Last recorded115,017 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 NRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 115,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 115,017 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front sub frame corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 111,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,923 miles

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

knock from steering

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

knock from steering

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,627 miles

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

rear seats folded down

slight knocking from steering column

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,044 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 95,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,136 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 93,136 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,315 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 89,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,995 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 86,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,754 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 81,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 62,359 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,483 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 48,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 39,165 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 NRL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 NU51 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

NU51 NRL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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