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RX51 NJZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,051 mi
Last recorded119,051 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 NJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 119,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 116,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,403 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,302 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,051 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,388 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,490 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,117 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,460 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 86,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,963 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,438 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust hanger broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2012 71,937 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust hanger broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,658 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,647 miles

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

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

center exhaust hanger broken

Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,647 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,578 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 51,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,371 miles

wipers poor

Fail 19 Feb 2008 48,371 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,308 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 27,421 miles

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

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

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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RX51 NJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RX51 NJZ, 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 RX51 NJZ registered?

RX51 NJZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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