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LD51 WWU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,180 mi
Last recorded28,180 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge

Nearside Front damage to bumper corner

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 28,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge

Nearside Front damage to bumper corner

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,827 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 27,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,673 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 25,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,627 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 22,149 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,799 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 20,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,118 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,628 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,698 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 13,033 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 11,119 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 WWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

LD51 WWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is LD51 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 WWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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