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NV51 ZDE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,557 mi
Last recorded79,557 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 ZDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 79,557 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 79,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 79,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2016 71,097 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 71,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,694 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 63,729 miles

OS REAR TYRE PERSISHED AND TREAD SPLITTING NS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 63,729 miles

OS REAR TYRE PERSISHED AND TREAD SPLITTING NS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 53,790 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,724 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 49,724 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,459 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 45,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 42,129 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 39,575 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,982 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 24,531 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 ZDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

NV51 ZDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is NV51 ZDE safe to buy?

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