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LS51 UXB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,369 mi
Last recorded32,369 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 32,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 32,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 31,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 30,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 28,928 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 28,876 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 27,017 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 25,656 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 25,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 24,990 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 24,990 miles

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 24,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 23,313 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 23,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 23,009 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 22,342 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 21,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,483 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,030 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 21,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,606 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 20,186 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,696 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 19,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both the front tyres are cracking

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,880 miles

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

rear number plate is slightly diteriorated

slight cracking to the front tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,954 miles

center exhaust box has very slight corrosion

rear number plate slighly diteroirated

slight cracking to all 4 tyres

Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,362 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 UXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green 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 UXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS51 UXB registered?

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

Is LS51 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UXB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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