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LD51 WUG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,877 mi
Last recorded81,877 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 81,877 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,802 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 20 Aug 2016 78,802 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 73,422 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,306 miles

E M L on

Fail 9 Jul 2013 64,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

E M L on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 61,249 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust centre Box corroded around support strap.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,249 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust centre Box corroded around support strap.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2011 56,299 miles

EML on

Front disc's in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,299 miles

EML on

Front disc's in poor condition

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE LIGHT ON

SMALL STONE CHIP IN ZONE A

VAC PIPE SPLITT ON REAR OF ENGINE

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,772 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 34,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

195/50/15/82t continental

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

nearside rear child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,624 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and wearing very low on outer edges, advise replacing, 195/50r15 82t, also advise front wheel alignment check. †both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,033 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 10,526 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 WUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

LD51 WUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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