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NV51 OYH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,772 mi
Last recorded89,772 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 OYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,772 miles

both front tyres badly perished not to cordes

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

chip in screen in limit

front brakes jumpy in rollers not excessive

o/s/r shocker damp

play in o/s/f track rod end not excessive

Fail 18 Nov 2014 90,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

both front tyres badly perished not to cordes

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

chip in screen in limit

front brakes jumpy in rollers not excessive

o/s/r shocker damp

play in o/s/f track rod end not excessive

Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,896 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

free play on parkbrake travel

front tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

free play on parkbrake travel

front tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,913 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,938 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 73,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,625 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 67,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2010 61,626 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 61,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,643 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,504 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,917 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,205 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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NV51 OYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV51 OYH, 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 NV51 OYH registered?

NV51 OYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is NV51 OYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 OYH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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