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LS51 LNW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,399 mi
Last recorded93,399 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 LNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,473 miles

Engine hunting on idle.

Engine management light illuminated on dash board.

Exhaust back box in poor condition.

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

Offside rear tyre pressure looks to low.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 85,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine hunting on idle.

Engine management light illuminated on dash board.

Exhaust back box in poor condition.

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

Offside rear tyre pressure looks to low.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,919 miles

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

nearside front spring broken but held in its seat okay

nearside front tyre pressure low

nearside wiper starting to split

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2012 77,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front spring broken but held in its seat okay

nearside front tyre pressure low

nearside wiper starting to split

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,491 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs coroding

Fail 27 Jun 2011 71,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs coroding

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,453 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 54,079 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,959 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 33,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,401 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,203 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 LNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LS51 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

LS51 LNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LS51 LNW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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