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LS51 UWF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,528 mi
Last recorded92,528 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

plastic covers under body restricting view of some components

Fail 7 Sep 2018 92,377 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,160 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 85,158 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,461 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,461 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,264 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,060 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

general underbody rusting

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,819 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 65,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,808 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn to minimum wear limmit.

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Plastic covers fitted to outer side sills.

Plastic under trauys fitted to engine, transmission and floor pans.

Rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Wipers in poor condition.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 61,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system is deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn to minimum wear limmit.

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Plastic covers fitted to outer side sills.

Plastic under trauys fitted to engine, transmission and floor pans.

Rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,087 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 57,087 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,741 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 51,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,558 miles

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall cracked,but not to canvas

some deterioration in rear number plate,but not excessive

Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,498 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall cracked,but not to canvas

some deterioration in rear number plate,but not excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,918 miles

All x4 tyres cracking on side walls.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 40,918 miles

All x4 tyres cracking on side walls.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 27,415 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 UWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWF, 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 UWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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