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LD51 WWY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,633 mi
Last recorded67,633 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 67,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Lower coil spring location broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,051 miles

Front suspension ground clearance reduced

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

damage to nearside rear door

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

general wear at steering column and mechanism

offside front and nearside front rubber brake hoses slightly perished

offside front and nearside rear lower coil spring mountings corroded

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 19 Sep 2020 62,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front suspension ground clearance reduced

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

damage to nearside rear door

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

general wear at steering column and mechanism

offside front and nearside front rubber brake hoses slightly perished

offside front and nearside rear lower coil spring mountings corroded

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

front suspension ground clearance reduced

general wear at steering column and mechanism

offside front and nearside front rubber brake hoses slightly perished

offside rear and nearside rear lower coil spring mountings corroded

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

front suspension ground clearance reduced

general wear at steering column and mechanism

offside and nearside front rubber brake hoses slightly perished

offside windscreen washer jets not functioning, however sufficient fluid reaching screen from the nearside washer jets

one (of four) centre stop lamp bulb not functioning

over sill trim covers fitted to offside and nearside of vehicle

steel wheel fitted to offside front

under body panels fitted, obscuring view to components

windscreen wash fluid contaminated

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2018 58,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

front suspension ground clearance reduced

general wear at steering column and mechanism

offside and nearside front rubber brake hoses slightly perished

offside windscreen washer jets not functioning, however sufficient fluid reaching screen from the nearside washer jets

one (of four) centre stop lamp bulb not functioning

over sill trim covers fitted to offside and nearside of vehicle

steel wheel fitted to offside front

under body panels fitted, obscuring view to components

windscreen wash fluid contaminated

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,136 miles

2 of 4 windscreen washer jets not working

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

covers fitted to engine, under vehicle and over sills restricting inspection of some components

front suspension low

Pass 13 Feb 2016 55,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

over - sill panels fitted obscuring view of some components

under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,157 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses heavily perished(just acceptable)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 54,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses heavily perished(just acceptable)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 51,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

indicator bulbs becoming pale

lower rubber seating of offside rear spring missing

nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

offside headlamp on lower limit

slight run out at nearside rear wheel

Fail 4 Jan 2014 51,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

indicator bulbs becoming pale

lower rubber seating of offside rear spring missing

nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

offside headlamp on lower limit

slight run out at nearside rear wheel

Pass 31 Dec 2012 47,818 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 47,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 43,905 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,444 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 39,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

knocking from steering column

one bulb working in centre brake light

Fail 7 Nov 2009 35,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,304 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 31,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise nearside rear and offside rear tyres poor condition,tread starting to crack up

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 18,400 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 WWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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