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LS51 UVR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,548 mi
Last recorded72,548 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 72,548 miles

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

indicator stalk switch worn but works correctly

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indictor switch slightly insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2013 58,485 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 58,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

indictor switch slightly insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,716 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 53,704 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 47,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam switch slightly insecure.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,562 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,677 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,583 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside reare tyre starting to split on innner sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2007 23,583 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,776 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 UVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

LS51 UVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is LS51 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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