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LS51 MHF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,353 mi
Last recorded80,353 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 MHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,353 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brakepipe corroded slightly

clonking noise from steering rack

nail in o/s/r tyre and worn on edge

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 80,353 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brakepipe corroded slightly

clonking noise from steering rack

nail in o/s/r tyre and worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014
Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,733 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,227 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,080 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,383 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,970 miles

Offside front tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,675 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 MHF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

LS51 MHF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is LS51 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 MHF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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