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LD51 WXG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,982 mi
Last recorded63,982 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 WXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 63,982 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,147 miles

advise auto gearbox warning light activated.

advise front subframe coroded.

advise gearbox defective.

advise gearbox oil leak.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2010 58,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise auto gearbox warning light activated.

advise gearbox oil leak.

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,418 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,399 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,690 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,624 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,624 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXG, 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

How do I check the history of LD51 WXG?

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What year was LD51 WXG registered?

LD51 WXG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is LD51 WXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 WXG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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