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NK51 BZS

2001 Mercedes Atego

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

463,602 mi
Last recorded463,602 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Atego179,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 BZS
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 463,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 463,523 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 463,444 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 463,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 460,121 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 460,000 miles

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 454,695 miles

Advancing corrosion on cross members.

BOTH FRONT BRAKE ACTUATORS HAVE BEEN CLEANED UP AND RE-ASSESSED FOR CORROSION - PITTED BUT STILL HAVE INTEGRITY.

Compressor pipe to air dryer cartridge - corroded. Difficult to assess but advise replacement.

Gas pipe from propane bottle - perished.

Power steering pipes to steering box corroded. Difficult to assess - advise replacement.

cannot see front brake pads, but appear to be low.

stone chip zone b

Fail 25 Sep 2019 454,693 miles

Nearside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator excessively corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator excessively corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advancing corrosion on cross members.

Compressor pipe to air dryer cartridge - corroded. Difficult to assess but advise replacement.

Gas pipe from propane bottle - perished.

Power steering pipes to steering box corroded. Difficult to assess - advise replacement.

cannot see front brake pads, but appear to be low.

stone chip zone b

Pass 2 Oct 2018 447,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 447,672 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 443,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 439,110 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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NK51 BZS is a 2001 Mercedes Atego in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 179,038 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK51 BZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK51 BZS registered?

NK51 BZS is a 2001 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is NK51 BZS safe to buy?

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