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LN51 WVU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,131 mi
Last recorded88,131 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 WVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,131 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,379 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 74,379 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,109 miles

front brake hoses perished

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside rear tyre below limit on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2008 56,109 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake hoses perished

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside rear tyre below limit on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,150 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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LN51 WVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LN51 WVU, 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 LN51 WVU registered?

LN51 WVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LN51 WVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 WVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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