CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS51 LWD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,376 mi
Last recorded46,376 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 LWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2019 42,077 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,133 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,967 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,799 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,179 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,601 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 25,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,336 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,468 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 21,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2010 20,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,292 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,644 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,641 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,137 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,519 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WEAR

Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,461 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS51 LWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LWD, 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 LS51 LWD?

You can check the full history of LS51 LWD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS51 LWD registered?

LS51 LWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LS51 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 LWD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS51 LWD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS51 LWD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.