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LS51 MHZ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,882 mi
Last recorded95,882 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 MHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 95,882 miles

Central exhaust starting to deteriorate

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,807 miles

Centre part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 88,782 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,243 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 81,243 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear seat not fitted at the time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,199 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,122 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,906 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,865 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 16,746 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 16,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 MHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHZ, 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

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What year was LS51 MHZ registered?

LS51 MHZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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