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WR51 LXD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 LXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,585 miles

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

exhaust not in great condition

Fail 13 Dec 2012 94,565 miles

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

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

exhaust not in great condition

Pass 17 Dec 2011 85,947 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 85,947 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2010 76,626 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,938 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 68,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,756 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 60,755 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

slight clunk from steering column

Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,848 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 52,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,374 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 35,758 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 35,758 miles

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

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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WR51 LXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WR51 LXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR51 LXD?

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What year was WR51 LXD registered?

WR51 LXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is WR51 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 LXD shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR51 LXD have outstanding finance?

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