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LS51 UXJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 96,984 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 96,984 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,679 miles

front tyres worn heavily inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2017 88,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn heavily inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,285 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring most underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2016 82,285 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring most underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,028 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 81,026 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

plastic sills fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,354 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,066 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,805 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 66,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,787 miles

O/S/F Tyre Worn on outside edge

Rear Spring bump stops corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F Tyre Worn on outside edge

Rear Spring bump stops corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,797 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,466 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 UXJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

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

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