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NY51 BDE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,933 mi
Last recorded134,933 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 134,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 129,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 125,073 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 125,073 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 119,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 109,691 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 109,691 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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NY51 BDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY51 BDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NY51 BDE?

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What year was NY51 BDE registered?

NY51 BDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is NY51 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY51 BDE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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