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LD51 VZR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,728 mi
Last recorded107,728 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 107,728 miles

engine cover , under tray and over sills fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 107,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover , under tray and over sills fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 104,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

oversills fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,326 miles

Brake Disc Rusty All Round

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,326 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake Disc Rusty All Round

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 81,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,535 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,060 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 53,248 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front discs lipped, rear exhaust box corroded,

Fail 8 Jun 2007 42,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge

outer sills covered

rear number plate fades

rear wiper blade split

tested in damp conditions

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge

outer sills covered

rear number plate fades

rear wiper blade split

tested in damp conditions

Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,610 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres (walls damaged)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 38,569 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

outer sills covered,both front tyres wearing on edges/sidewalls cut,frontg discs worn,

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 VZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

LD51 VZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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