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YJ51 NNZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,880 mi
Last recorded103,880 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 NNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 103,880 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 103,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,799 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 103,166 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,198 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 100,569 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 99,778 miles

advise both front tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 9 Feb 2016 98,923 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 93,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,729 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 84,729 miles

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

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2010 83,168 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 77,415 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 77,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,154 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 71,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,046 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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YJ51 NNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YJ51 NNZ, 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 YJ51 NNZ registered?

YJ51 NNZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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