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NU51 ZWS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,627 mi
Last recorded191,627 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 ZWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2010 191,627 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 191,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 173,028 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 173,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 154,944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 139,239 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 139,239 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 ZWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

NU51 ZWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is NU51 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 ZWS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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