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LD51 XCG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,268 mi
Last recorded153,268 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 XCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 153,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer tread shoulder and small cut not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 150,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 143,820 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 136,222 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 129,148 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 125,602 miles

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

Offside damage to body work

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 122,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 116,967 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

bodywork damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,743 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 86,791 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 77,321 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,362 miles

Both front suspension lower arm inner bushes are perrished.

The N/S/R tyre is feathering on the inner edge.

Undertrays fitted to the rear.

VSI applied during RBT and ASR turned off.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 72,362 miles

Both front suspension lower arm inner bushes are perrished.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

The N/S/R tyre is feathering on the inner edge.

Undertrays fitted to the rear.

VSI applied during RBT and ASR turned off.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 62,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,186 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 54,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,115 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 45,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,429 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 36,428 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 27,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,618 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 19,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre tread very low on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2006 19,641 miles

o/s/r tyre tread very low on outer edge

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 XCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

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

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