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LS51 UWA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,635 miles

Centre Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

surface rust on n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,409 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 82,964 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 82,964 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,256 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,256 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,581 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,190 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 63,731 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 63,289 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,445 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO O/S/R COIL SPRING LOCATER

Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,086 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

advice nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and will need attention shortly

advice nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and will need attention shortly

Fail 2 Nov 2006 47,086 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and will need attention shortly

advice nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and will need attention shortly

Pass 18 Oct 2005 36,488 miles

NSR TYRE HAS UNEVEN TREAD WEAR [FLAT SPOTS]AND MAY CAUSE VIBRATION OR NOISE.

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 UWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UWA, 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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LS51 UWA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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