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WV51 NXH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,633 mi
Last recorded106,633 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 NXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,633 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,250 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

s;ight cracking in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,359 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 65,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 56,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,588 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,734 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 39,976 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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WV51 NXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WV51 NXH, 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

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What year was WV51 NXH registered?

WV51 NXH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is WV51 NXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 NXH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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