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LD51 OEX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,513 mi
Last recorded52,513 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 OEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,513 miles

both rear tyres started to crack on outer walls

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,791 miles

1.advice to change both front wiper blade's

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,560 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 41,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,478 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,937 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 35,937 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,702 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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LD51 OEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD51 OEX, 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 LD51 OEX registered?

LD51 OEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LD51 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 OEX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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