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LS51 BKA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

37,108 mi
Last recorded37,108 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 37,108 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 31,399 miles

rev counter not working

Fail 3 Jul 2025 31,398 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

rev counter not working

Pass 18 Jun 2024 24,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 22,889 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 22,873 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 21,796 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 20,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 19,712 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,395 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 18,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 16,173 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 15,544 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 13,665 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 12,630 miles

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,200 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 9,967 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 4,434 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 1,160 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 1,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 1,113 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 1,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 1,023 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 889 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 708 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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LS51 BKA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 LS51 BKA, 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 LS51 BKA registered?

LS51 BKA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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