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LS51 UWL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,934 mi
Last recorded56,934 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 56,934 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,808 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 55,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,134 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 47,646 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 47,646 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 44,471 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 44,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 41,986 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 38,000 miles

Near side front tyre worn out (outer)

Fail 14 Jan 2019 38,000 miles

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

Near side front tyre worn out (outer)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 34,362 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 31,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,001 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 26,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 25,488 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 23,415 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,389 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,839 miles

EML warning lamp staying on

OSF tyre nearly flat and outer edge has got cracks

OSR tyre outer edge has cracks

Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,689 miles

near side front susension tyre running close to shock absorber

Fail 27 Jan 2010 21,687 miles

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

near side front susension tyre running close to shock absorber

Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,451 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,080 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 17,080 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,570 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 UWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

LS51 UWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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