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LD51 UPR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,461 mi
Last recorded128,461 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 UPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 128,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 22 Mar 2013 128,460 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

n/s/f bearing noisy

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Mar 2012 120,770 miles

screen damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,468 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 99,445 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 78,658 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 78,658 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,410 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 75,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,017 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 UPR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UPR, 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 UPR registered?

LD51 UPR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LD51 UPR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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