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LD51 RYH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,040 mi
Last recorded56,040 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 RYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,040 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 56,040 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,053 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 48,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 47,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 46,489 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 44,454 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking on outer shoulders

Fail 26 May 2015 37,242 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished outer sidewall but not yet excessive

Pass 26 May 2015 37,242 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily perished outer sidewall but not yet excessive

Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,561 miles

nearside front bumper damaged/loose

nearside rwar tyre has worn on inner tread edge

offside rear tyre heavily perished outer sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,145 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 34,145 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,477 miles

srs/airbag lamp stays on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,971 miles

Airbag warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,526 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,754 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 19,729 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 19,724 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 RYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RYH, 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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LD51 RYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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