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LD51 URA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,015 mi
Last recorded116,015 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 URA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 116,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 115,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 108,263 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,737 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,405 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,505 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,496 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 46,796 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN 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 URA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 URA, 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 URA registered?

LD51 URA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is LD51 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 URA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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