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LD51 XAW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,707 mi
Last recorded54,707 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,707 miles

n/s/f jackingpoint rubber missing

Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f jackingpoint rubber missing

n/s/r coil spring mounting sorround missing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,170 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front reg plate cracked

nearside inner cv gaitor leaking grease

tracking required

Fail 10 Sep 2012 53,170 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both repeaters and o/s/r indicator discolouring

front reg plate cracked

nearside inner cv gaitor leaking grease

rear wiper split

tracking required

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,199 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,199 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,468 miles

1) front no plate damaged 2)nearside front tyre waring low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,528 miles

n/s/f wing damage

rear screen wash not working leaking in booth

Fail 14 Sep 2009 42,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/f wing damage

rear screen wash not working leaking in booth

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,084 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on outer edge

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear tyre slight outer wall damage

Fail 8 Sep 2008 38,084 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on outer edge

Front brake pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre slight outer wall damage

Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,272 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,272 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 XAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

LD51 XAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LD51 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 XAW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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