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RY51 NBX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,740 mi
Last recorded50,740 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 NBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,740 miles

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 11 Oct 2012 50,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,158 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 45,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,707 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,207 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 43,207 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag light on

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,906 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,309 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 31,309 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,394 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 13,781 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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RY51 NBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RY51 NBX, 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 RY51 NBX registered?

RY51 NBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is RY51 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 NBX shows 12 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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