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LE51 DWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,458 mi
Last recorded127,458 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 127,458 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust box assy corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 127,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust box assy corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 120,190 miles

lowered suspension fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 120,190 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

lowered suspension fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,941 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system damaged and deterioated

general underside corrosion

inner steering arms slight play

Nearside Rear harsh grating rubbing noise (internal shoes)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 116,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system damaged and deterioated

general underside corrosion

inner steering arms slight play

Nearside Rear harsh grating rubbing noise (internal shoes)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 114,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 108,235 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

indicators flashing fast

Fail 23 Mar 2013 108,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

indicators flashing fast

Pass 23 Feb 2012 105,075 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 105,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 92,787 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 92,776 miles

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

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS

Pass 12 Dec 2008 85,865 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 85,712 miles

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

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES AGE CRACKING

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN 2.0MM

Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,353 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,355 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 60,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,243 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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LE51 DWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LE51 DWP, 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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LE51 DWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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