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LD51 UPF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,255 mi
Last recorded97,255 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,255 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,663 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 88,663 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,761 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,716 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,650 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 65,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,976 miles

childs seat fitted offside rear

rear number plate

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,969 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre damaged outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,887 miles

nearside front and offside rear road rim slightly damaged on inside

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,854 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 39,315 miles

all tyres perished

damage to o/s rear wheel rim

Pass 24 Aug 2005 32,235 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT ROADRIM NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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 UPF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UPF, 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 UPF registered?

LD51 UPF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is LD51 UPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 UPF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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