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NU51 OXN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,605 mi
Last recorded148,605 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 OXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 148,605 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 146,887 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 146,887 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 145,917 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 141,884 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 131,527 miles

ns mirror glass cracked

outer skin rear silencer corroded

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Fail 24 Oct 2013 131,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns mirror glass cracked

outer skin rear silencer corroded

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Pass 2 Nov 2012 129,055 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR INDERCATORS PALE

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE RACK ENDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VISUAL SMOKE ON ACCELERATION

Fail 1 Nov 2012 129,055 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR INDERCATORS PALE

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE RACK ENDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VISUAL SMOKE ON ACCELERATION

Pass 12 Nov 2011 122,910 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 122,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 18 Sep 2010 113,528 miles

advise both front tyres worn low front brake pads worn low nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2009 105,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 80,259 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,931 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 70,931 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU51 OXN registered?

NU51 OXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is NU51 OXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 OXN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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