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LD51 WUO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,055 mi
Last recorded110,055 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 WUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 110,055 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 110,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,749 miles

brake disc's front and rear worn

Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,450 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 101,450 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,539 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 93,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,577 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,573 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 68,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f wheel arch guard broken hanging down

Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,834 miles

o/s/f wheel arch guard broken hanging down

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,924 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2006 50,820 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 WUO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WUO, 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 WUO registered?

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

Is LD51 WUO safe to buy?

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