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LS51 LWF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,414 mi
Last recorded89,414 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 LWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,414 miles

Boot lid brake light two LEDs not working

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 89,414 miles

Boot lid brake light two LEDs not working

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,922 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 85,922 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,510 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 82,510 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,947 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre box exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2013 80,808 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,065 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres just met the limit

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,277 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REAR TYRES BADLY CRACKED

Fail 17 Aug 2011 63,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REAR TYRES BADLY CRACKED

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,451 miles

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

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

combination switch slightly worn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,449 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

combination switch slightly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2009 48,760 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,303 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 LWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS51 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

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

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