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LS51 MKE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,836 mi
Last recorded89,836 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,836 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,411 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 83,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,012 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,243 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 64,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

b

both front brake discs lipped

unable to check rear seat belt due to child seat belts fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 55,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

b

both front brake discs lipped

unable to check rear seat belt due to child seat belts fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,435 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,014 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,147 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 28,953 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 28,951 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 MKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

LS51 MKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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