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NU51 VJX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,391 mi
Last recorded63,391 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 VJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 63,391 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very thin and splitting below front most suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened holed and splitting around front most suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 63,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very thin and splitting below front most suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened holed and splitting around front most suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,964 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 56,964 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,325 miles

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

noise from upper steering column

Fail 10 Jan 2017 56,325 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

noise from upper steering column

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,309 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 56,309 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,265 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 54,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,878 miles

both front tyres tread slightly perished

rear wiper arm siezed and rubber missing from wiper blade

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic under guards

Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,875 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

both front tyres tread slightly perished

n/s front tyre slightly flat

rear wiper arm siezed and rubber missing from wiper blade

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic under guards

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,496 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,282 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to carry out full under vehicle inspection due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Aug 2011 43,280 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to carry out full under vehicle inspection due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,186 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 35,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,059 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 17,087 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 VJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

NU51 VJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 VJX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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