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YR51 NBE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 NBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 78,119 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 78,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,322 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,322 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,856 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 54,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 46,338 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,990 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 28,909 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,843 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,592 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 18,591 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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YR51 NBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YR51 NBE, 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 YR51 NBE?

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What year was YR51 NBE registered?

YR51 NBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is YR51 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 NBE shows 15 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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