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LD51 OFV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,008 mi
Last recorded64,008 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 OFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,008 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,366 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres slight wall cuts but not enough to reach cords.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,349 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,263 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 33,840 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,840 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 23,877 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 23,877 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 OFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD51 OFV, 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 OFV registered?

LD51 OFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LD51 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 OFV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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