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NX51 VLM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,438 mi
Last recorded92,438 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 VLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 92,438 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 89,880 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2017 89,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,855 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,559 miles

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

exhaust system badly corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 72,557 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system badly corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2013 68,464 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2013 68,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,660 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,605 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 63,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,782 miles

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

middle section of exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,782 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

middle section of exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,429 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 47,428 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,757 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,321 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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NX51 VLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NX51 VLM, 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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NX51 VLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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