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RX51 LDC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,022 mi
Last recorded135,022 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 LDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 135,022 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 135,022 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,798 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,662 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 118,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 106,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,365 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 97,365 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 93,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 89,571 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front passenger seat sitting rest sponge padding insecure completely.

Nearside rear stoplamp lense damaged showing white light parlty to the rear.

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

SRS airbag warning lamp indicating fault.

Fail 1 Sep 2012 89,571 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front passenger seat sitting rest sponge padding insecure completely.

Nearside rear stoplamp lense damaged showing white light parlty to the rear.

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

SRS airbag warning lamp indicating fault.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,593 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 85,591 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,564 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 74,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 64,288 miles

srs lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2006 54,863 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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RX51 LDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RX51 LDC, 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 RX51 LDC registered?

RX51 LDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 LDC safe to buy?

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