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LD51 OEZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,770 mi
Last recorded130,770 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 OEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 130,770 miles

Advise play in steering column area reqs further investigation

Advise rear n/s tyre cracking in treads and tread edges

Advise rear number plate delaminating

Advise steering column shafts from steering wheel to rack has play

Fail 20 Sep 2021 130,770 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Advise rear number plate delaminating

Advise play in steering column area reqs further investigation

Advise rear n/s tyre cracking in treads and tread edges

Advise steering column shafts from steering wheel to rack has play

Pass 15 Sep 2020 106,670 miles

oil light on dash but has oil

Fail 15 Sep 2020 106,670 miles

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

oil light on dash but has oil

Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,043 miles

Advise front shock absorbers showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise o/s/r shock absorber has slight top seal seepage

Advise oil level light illuminated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,324 miles

Advise front suspension struts showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise o/s/f tyre cracking in tread edge slightly

Advise oil light illuminated oil level ok

Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,997 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 103,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,952 miles

Advise ( suspect ) wiper switch faulty main beam illuminates but OK on test

Advise oil level warning lamp illuminated

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 100,952 miles

Advise ( suspect ) wiper switch faulty main beam illuminates but OK on test

Advise oil level warning lamp illuminated

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,012 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 99,012 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 95,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,604 miles

advise slight play in steering column behind cowlings

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,557 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,557 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,110 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise offside front brake slower to decrease effort.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise nearside rear spring metal seat and rubber insulator missing.

advise offside front brake slower to decrease effort.

advise offside rear spring seat missing and rubber insulator torn.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 72,466 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 65,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 57,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat belt incomplete at time of test

o/s front tyre starting to crack at time of test

o/s rear tyre starting to crack at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,548 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 40,075 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 OEZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LD51 OEZ, 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 OEZ registered?

LD51 OEZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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