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LD51 WHV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,973 mi
Last recorded90,973 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 90,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 80,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured close to excess (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 80,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured close to excess (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 73,119 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 73,163 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,294 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 41,421 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,946 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2009 34,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,335 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 28,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side rear tyre pressure low (pumped up)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,221 miles

Off side rear tyre pressure low (pumped up)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 23,937 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 WHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD51 WHV registered?

LD51 WHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LD51 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 WHV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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