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LD51 WYK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,906 mi
Last recorded63,906 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 WYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 63,906 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 63,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,566 miles

EML on

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 82v landsail (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,224 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 59,224 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,570 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 56,570 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

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

Pass 14 Sep 2014 53,726 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,627 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,444 miles

knocking noise through steering column

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,744 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,744 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,884 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 34,303 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 WYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WYK, 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 WYK registered?

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

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